There are 8 ways to get from Tirupati to Koodankulam by train, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
8h 21m₹9,670–22,499Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to Valliyurtrain 16353
16h 17m₹1,162–4,046Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus Tirupati - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
15h 44m₹1,620–3,365Drive 715.7 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Koodankulamcar 715.7 km
10h 57m₹8,051–11,629Fly Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
8h 35m₹11,004–23,837Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tirupati to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
11h 7m₹7,995–20,681Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
10h 34m₹7,121–15,719Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Nagercoilbus 995Ud / ...
16h 32m₹1,553–2,809
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,900 and takes 16h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Koodankulam is to train and fly and taxi which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
The distance between Tirupati and Koodankulam is 778 km. The road distance is 715.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Koodankulam without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 15h 44m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Tirupati to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Tirupati to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupati to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Koodankulam is to bus via Madurai which takes 15h 44m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100 and takes 16h 17m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Koodankulam, India?
You can take a bus from Tirupati to Koodankulam via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction in around 15h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Valliyur once a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tirupati to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tirupati to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirupati to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹800–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupati to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Tirupati to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Koodankulam is 716 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Tirupati to Koodankulam.
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