There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16235 / ...
3h 32m₹300–1,530Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Dindigulbus
4h 42m₹1,221–4,117Drive 183.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottaicar 183.3 km
2h 45m₹2,052–2,963Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottaitaxi 183.3 km
2h 45m₹4,200–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kodai Road via Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Nilakkottai is 208 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Nilakkottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Kodaikanal Road once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Tuticorin to Dindigul 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dindigul station.
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai.
There are four+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.