There are 5 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
7h 1mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Chengannurtrain 16791
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus
12h 17m₹523–1,930Drive 243.7 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Sabarimalacar 243.7 km
4h 27m₹2,740–3,958Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Sabarimalataxi 243.7 km
4h 27m₹5,500–7,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Periyar National Parktaxi
6h 10m₹3,268–5,835
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Periyar National Park is 360 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dindigul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Tirunelveli to Periyar National Park.
There are 312+ hotels available in Periyar National Park.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Periyar National Park, India?
You can take a bus from Tirunelveli to Thekkady, Kerala via Dindigul, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tirunelveli to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tirunelveli to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- GSM Trans India
Bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- GSM Trans India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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