There are 7 ways to get from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CCJ - TCR
6h 2m₹9,653–30,004Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Thrisurtrain 16350 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
15h 23m₹617–3,445Train via Nilakkottai
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Tuti Melurtrain
12h 1m₹817–4,995Bus
- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Tuticorinbus
12h 33m₹980–2,592Drive 449.3 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Thoothukudicar 449.3 km
6h 55m₹5,030–7,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Thoothukuditaxi 449.3 km
6h 55m₹10,000–12,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudibus
12h 34m
Nilambūr to Thoothukudi by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹30,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Nilambur and arriving at Tuticorin via Perinthalmanna and Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Nilambur Road and arriving at Tuti Melur via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Thoothukudi is 411 km. The road distance is 449.3 km.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 12h 1m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Nilambūr to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Nilambur station.
Nilambūr to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nilambur Road station.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 12h 1m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilambūr to Tuti Melur via Nilambur Road, Shoranur Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to Tuticorin via Perinthalmanna, Dindigul, and Dindigul in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–28,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–28,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Nilambur Road to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thrisur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dindigul to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9030531288
- skumarsuthar000012@gmail.com
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Nilambūr to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Nilambūr to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilambūr to Thoothukudi is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Nilambūr to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.