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 Tuticorin to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16235
3h 37m₹300–1,533Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vadipatti, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu
4h 44mDrive 183.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottaicar 183.3 km
2h 45m₹2,062–2,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottaitaxi 183.3 km
2h 45m₹4,200–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 37m.
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 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Nilakkottai is 209 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 37m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Nilakkottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Kodaikanal Road once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Nilakkottai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 six+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.