There are 5 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Colachel by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nellai to Thuckalaybus
1h 41m₹990–2,550Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
1h 55m₹530–1,543Drive 100.2 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Colachelcar 100.2 km
1h 33m₹1,120–1,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Colacheltaxi 100.2 km
1h 33m₹2,400–2,900Bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
1h 57m₹718–1,049
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Colachel is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Colachel is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Nellai and arriving at Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirunelveli to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Colachel is 109 km. The road distance is 100.2 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Tirunelveli to Colachel, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Colachel bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Tirunelveli to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Colachel is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Colachel, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Nellai to Thuckalay once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Eraniel 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nellai to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tirunelveli to Colachel bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay station.
Tirunelveli to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Colachel is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Tirunelveli to Colachel.
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