There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Tuticorinbus
7h 27m₹1,969–5,219Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
8h 39m₹327–2,554Drive 260.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Thoothukudicar 260.6 km
4h 2m₹2,918–4,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Thoothukuditaxi 260.6 km
4h 2m₹5,500–7,500
Alappuzha to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tuticorin via Ambalapuzha, Kazhakootam and Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tuti Melur via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Thoothukudi is 352 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Tuticorin via Ambalapuzha, Kazhakkottam, Kazhakootam, and Valliyur in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Tuti Melur via Kollam Jn in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- punchirytoursandholidays@gmail.com
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkottam station.
Alappuzha to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.