There are 5 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
7h 57m₹485–1,191Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Ernakulam Towntrain 16127 / ...
8h 18m₹230–1,800Drive 262 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Ernākulamcar 262 km
4h 7m₹2,958–4,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Ernākulamtaxi 262 km
4h 7m₹6,000–7,500Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
6h 30m₹13,226–23,445
Tirunelveli to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai and arriving at Ernakulam via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Ernakulam Town. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Ernākulam is 365 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Ernākulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Tirunelveli to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to Ernakulam via FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Ernakulam Town twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–7,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirunelveli to Ernākulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Tirunelveli to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Ernākulam is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tirunelveli to Ernākulam.
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