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Sivakasi to Koduvayur

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

240 kmDistance
4.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2740
Sedan₹3220
SUV₹4230
Innova / MUV₹4760
Tempo Traveller₹5580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹260
AC Seater₹430
Non-AC Sleeper₹380
AC Sleeper₹550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹720
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹270
Third AC₹370
Second AC₹510
First AC₹700
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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: Sivakasi to Koduvayur

240 km · ~5h 8m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sivakasi

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Munnar

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

  3. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Sivakasi to Koduvayur

240 km · ~5h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sivakasi

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

  2. Sivakasi → Koduvayur

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~240 km

    ~5h 20m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹720

    Usual tea / meal halts: Valparai (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Sivakasi to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Tulukapati for Sivakasi, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 9h 47m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
06:07 PMSatur
5h 58m27 stops
12:05 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
01:10 AMErode Jn
2h 44m19 stops
03:54 AMMankarai

1 change · 9h 48m in total

Nagercoil-Bangalore Express#16538 · Express
03:35 PMSatur
5h 39m28 stops
09:14 PMKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 2m wait

BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM SF Exp#12684 · Superfast
10:16 PMKaveri
3h 7m22 stops
01:23 AM+1dMankarai

1 change · 10h 55m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
06:07 PMSatur
5h 58m27 stops
12:05 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 5m wait

Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
02:10 AMErode Jn
2h 52m19 stops
05:02 AMMankarai

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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

Sivakasi to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sivakasi to Koduvayur is about 240 km by road, roughly 4.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 240 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,740 · Sedan ₹3,220 · SUV ₹4,230 · Innova / MUV ₹4,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹510 · First AC ₹700

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

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