There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pāla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
9h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain 16349 / ...
9h 36m₹1,138–4,358Drive 257 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pālacar 257 km
4h 2m₹2,895–4,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pālataxi 257 km
4h 2m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ponkunnambus
11h 37mBus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ponkunnambus
12h 20mBus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Trichur to Palabus
12h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pāla is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pāla is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Pala via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram and Ponkunnam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kottayam via Maniyachchi Jn and Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pāla is 391 km. The road distance is 257 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pāla without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Thoothukudi to Pāla, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pāla bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pāla is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirunelveli, which costs and takes 11h 37m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Pāla via Maniyachchi Jn, Kayankulam, and Kottayam in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Pala via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Ponkunnam in around 11h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kayankulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹390–500
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹390–500
- 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
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Trichur to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Pāla bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Pāla is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Thoothukudi to Pāla.
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