There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Thekkady by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dindigul
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
7h 22mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chengannurtrain 16791
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus
13h 49m₹535–2,080Drive 233.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Thekkadycar 233.7 km
4h 26m₹2,655–3,835Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Thekkadytaxi 233.7 km
4h 26m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
8h 49m₹750–1,815Train, taxi
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
6h 26m₹3,269–5,840
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Thekkady is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Thekkady is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Thekkady is 355 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Thekkady without a car is to bus via Dindigul which takes 7h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Thoothukudi to Thekkady, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dindigul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Thekkady is 234 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Thoothukudi to Thekkady.
There are 316+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Thekkady via Dindigul, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–6,500
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