There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TCR - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi
6h 26m₹8,666–25,969Train via Madurai
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Nilambur Roadtrain
11h 50m₹495–3,962Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Perinthalmanna, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
13h 28mDrive 450.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Nilambūrcar 450.3 km
6h 53m₹5,072–7,326Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Nilambūrtaxi 450.3 km
6h 53m₹10,000–12,000Train
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain
13h 15m₹541–4,208Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
14h 28m
Thoothukudi to Nilambūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr is to train via Madurai which costs ₹490 - ₹4,000 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nilambur via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad, Kerala and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Nilambur Road via Madurai Jn and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Nilambūr is 411 km. The road distance is 450.3 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr is to train via Madurai which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Nilambur Road via Madurai Jn and Palakkad in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Nilambur via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad, Kerala, Perinthalmanna, Kerala, and Perinthalmanna in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuticorin to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Essaar travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- Sri Arul Tours And Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Perinthalmanna, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Arul Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Supaa Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Supaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–12,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Nilambūr is 450 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Thoothukudi to Nilambūr.
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