There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
4h 15m₹732–2,394Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
4h 40m₹688–2,672Drive 174 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kovalamcar 174 km
2h 51m₹1,987–2,870Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kovalamtaxi 174 km
2h 51m₹4,000–4,800
Thoothukudi to Kovalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kovalam is 184 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Thoothukudi to Kovalam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kovalam is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Kovalam via Tirunelveli and Neyyattinkara in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Thoothukudi to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kovalam is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kovalam.
There are 800+ hotels available in Kovalam.