There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹850 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chertala via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Cherthala is 380 km. The road distance is 288.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Cherthala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Cherthala is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹850 and takes 10h 12m.
Thoothukudi to Cherthala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Cherthala is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Thoothukudi to Cherthala.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Cherthala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 29m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–750 and the journey takes 9h.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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