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 23m₹1,969–5,219Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16128
9h 22m₹335–2,655Drive 266.8 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Thoothukudicar 266.8 km
4h₹2,947–4,257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Thoothukuditaxi 266.8 km
4h₹6,000–7,500
Alappuzha to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Thoothukudi is 352 km. The road distance is 266.8 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 23m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 22m.
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 23m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Maniyachchi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
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 Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Thoothukudi is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Alappuzha to Thoothukudi.
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