Thoothukudi to Kadakkal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kadakkal, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Thoothukudi to Kadakkal
174 km · ~3h 29m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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: Thoothukudi to Kadakkal
174 km · ~3h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Thoothukudi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thoothukudi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thoothukudi → Kadakkal
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~174 km
~3h 52m|Tentative fare ₹190–₹540
- Arrive in Kadakkal
Kadakkal, 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: Thoothukudi to Kadakkal
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Akathumuri for Kadakkal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 7h 44m in total
Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 10h 24m in total
Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 2h 50m wait
1 change · 11h 4m in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 4h 30m wait
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
Thoothukudi to Kadakkal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Kadakkal is about 174 km by road, roughly 3.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Tirunelveli.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 174 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,010 · Sedan ₹2,360 · SUV ₹3,110 · Innova / MUV ₹3,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,130
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹190 · AC Seater ₹310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹280 · AC Sleeper ₹400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹540
- Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹200 · Third AC ₹270 · Second AC ₹380 · First AC ₹520
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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