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Thoothukudi to Kunnamangalam

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

488 kmDistance
9.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5470
Sedan₹6440
SUV₹8450
Innova / MUV₹9470
Tempo Traveller₹11040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹540
AC Seater₹880
Non-AC Sleeper₹780
AC Sleeper₹1120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1420
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Train
Sleeper₹320
Economy₹520
Third AC₹710
Second AC₹1010
First AC₹1400
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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 Kunnamangalam

488 km · ~10h 26m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thoothukudi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 244

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 394

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

488 km · ~10h 51m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~488 km

    ~10h 51m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,420

  3. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 14h 26m 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 40m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:45 AMErode Jn
5h 16m32 stops
07:01 AMChemancheri

1 change · 15h 33m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
7h 44m38 stops
12:19 AM+1dKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 42m wait

Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
02:01 AMKaveri
6h 7m44 stops
08:08 AMChemancheri

1 change · 16h 35m in total

Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express#16611 · Express
09:30 PMTuticorin
7h 35m37 stops
05:05 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 15m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
08:20 AMErode Jn
5h 45m47 stops
02:05 PMChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Kunnamangalam is about 488 km by road, roughly 9.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 488 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,470 · Sedan ₹6,440 · SUV ₹8,450 · Innova / MUV ₹9,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹780 · AC Sleeper ₹1,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹710 · Second AC ₹1,010 · First AC ₹1,400

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

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