There are 6 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Thekkady by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Dindigul
best- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
7h 7mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Chengannurtrain 16791
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus
12h 16m₹513–1,920Drive 218.1 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Thekkadycar 218.1 km
4h 29m₹2,463–3,557Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Thekkadytaxi 218.1 km
4h 29m₹5,000–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kumilybus
11h 50m₹765–1,551Train, taxi
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
6h 9m₹3,268–5,835
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Thekkady is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Thekkady is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Thekkady is 364 km. The road distance is 218.1 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Thekkady without a car is to bus via Dindigul which takes 7h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Tirunelveli to Thekkady, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Tirunelveli to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dindigul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Thekkady is 218 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Tirunelveli to Thekkady.
There are 315+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Tirunelveli to Thekkady via Dindigul, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 7h 7m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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