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Thoothukudi to Koduvayur

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

347 kmDistance
6.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3920
Sedan₹4610
SUV₹6050
Innova / MUV₹6790
Tempo Traveller₹7930
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹380
AC Seater₹620
Non-AC Sleeper₹560
AC Sleeper₹800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1020
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹380
Third AC₹520
Second AC₹720
First AC₹1000
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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: Thoothukudi to Koduvayur

347 km · ~7h 36m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thoothukudi

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Rajapalayam

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

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 47 km · 56m 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: Thoothukudi to Koduvayur

347 km · ~7h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Thoothukudi → Koduvayur

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~347 km

    ~7h 43m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,020

    Usual tea / meal halts: Cumbum (~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: Thoothukudi to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 19m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
7h 30m37 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 · 12h 27m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
7h 30m37 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

1 change · 13h 12m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
7h 30m37 stops
12:05 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 50m wait

Chennai- Alapuzha Alleppey Express#16041 · Express
02:55 AMErode Jn
2h 52m19 stops
05:47 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

Thoothukudi to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Koduvayur is about 347 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Sivakasi and Munnar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 347 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,920 · Sedan ₹4,610 · SUV ₹6,050 · Innova / MUV ₹6,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,930
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹1,000

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

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