There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Madurai
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ottappalamtrain 16344
8h 58m₹365–2,862Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Coimbatorebus
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain 06459 / ...
9h 21m₹424–1,921Drive 388.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ottapalamcar 388.9 km
5h 56m₹4,373–6,317Taxi
- 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
7h 17m₹9,036–26,189Bus
- 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 49mTrain
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 06667
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Ottappalamtrain 16791
14h 12m₹398–3,084Fly 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 53m₹8,246–26,469Fly 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 41m₹9,266–21,829
Thoothukudi to Ottapalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 21m.
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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Ottappalam via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ottapalam is 433 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is to train via Madurai which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ottapalam, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Ottappalam via Madurai Jn in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ottappalam via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad, Kerala, and Palakkad in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
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
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹440–700
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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 Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ottapalam is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ottapalam.
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