Thoothukudi to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli
232 km · ~4h 58m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near PunalurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, 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: Thoothukudi to Karunagappalli
232 km · ~5h 9m · 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 → Karunagappalli
AC Seater / Volvo · ~232 km
~5h 9m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹700
Usual tea / meal halts: Punalur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 58m in total
Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 11h 35m in total
Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 2h 50m wait
1 change · 12h 8m 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 Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Karunagappalli is about 232 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Tirunelveli.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 232 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,650 · Sedan ₹3,120 · SUV ₹4,090 · Innova / MUV ₹4,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,400
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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