There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palani
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Palanitrain 16766
- Take the train from Palani to Ottappalamtrain 16344
8h 34m₹370–2,891Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Ottappalamtrain 16791
13h 38m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 52mDrive 388.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ottapalamcar 388.9 km
5h 56m₹4,394–6,346Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ottapalamtaxi 388.9 km
5h 56m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TCR - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
6h 52m₹10,036–20,189Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TCR - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain
8h 28m₹7,746–23,469Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Ottappalamtrain
8h 48m₹12,766–19,829
Thoothukudi to Ottapalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ottappalam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ottapalam is 432 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam without a car is to train via Palani which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is to train via Palani which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ottapalam, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Ottappalam via Palani in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ottappalam via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad, Kerala, and Palakkad in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Palani to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam.
There are 47+ hotels available in Ottapalam.







