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Nagercoil to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

213 kmDistance
4.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2440
Sedan₹2870
SUV₹3770
Innova / MUV₹4250
Tempo Traveller₹4990
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹230
AC Seater₹380
Non-AC Sleeper₹340
AC Sleeper₹490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹650
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Train
Sleeper₹160
Economy₹240
Third AC₹330
Second AC₹460
First AC₹630
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Nagercoil to Kuttikkanam

213 km · ~4h 36m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagercoil

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Punalur

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Nagercoil to Kuttikkanam

213 km · ~4h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Nagercoil

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nagercoil. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Nagercoil → Kuttikkanam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~213 km

    ~4h 44m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹650

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Nagercoil to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Nagercoil Jn for Nagercoil, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express#16382 · Express
05:55 AMNagercoil Jn
4h 44m40 stops
10:39 AMTiruvalla
KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp#16525 · Express
10:55 AMNagercoil Jn
4h 39m40 stops
03:34 PMTiruvalla
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
01:37 PMNagercoil Town
3h 46m39 stops
05:23 PMTiruvalla
Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
02:25 PMNagercoil Jn
3h 58m40 stops
06:23 PMTiruvalla
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
02:35 PMNagercoil Jn
3h 49m40 stops
06:24 PMTiruvalla

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Nagercoil to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagercoil to Kuttikkanam is about 213 km by road, roughly 4.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 213 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,440 · Sedan ₹2,870 · SUV ₹3,770 · Innova / MUV ₹4,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,990
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹230 · AC Seater ₹380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹340 · AC Sleeper ₹490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹330 · Second AC ₹460 · First AC ₹630

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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