There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
7h 10m₹2,432–5,774Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kottayamtrain 16791
9h 8m₹648–2,226Train via Tirunelveli
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Alappuzhatrain 16127 / ...
8h 16m₹1,238–3,782Drive 261.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kumarakomcar 261.8 km
4h 5m₹2,935–4,239Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kumarakomtaxi 261.8 km
4h 5m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chertala via Valliyur and Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Alappuzha via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kumarakom is 396 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kumarakom, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Kumarakom via Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Chertala in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Kumarakom via Tirunelveli and Alappuzha in around 8h 16m.
- 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 Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Thoothukudi to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kumarakom is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kumarakom.
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