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Tirunelveli to Kadakkal

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

121 kmDistance
2.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹130
AC Seater₹220
Non-AC Sleeper₹190
AC Sleeper₹280
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹390
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Train
Sleeper₹100
Economy₹150
Third AC₹200
Second AC₹270
First AC₹370
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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: Tirunelveli to Kadakkal

121 km · ~2h 25m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirunelveli

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

  2. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kadakkal

    Kadakkal, 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: Tirunelveli to Kadakkal

121 km · ~2h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tirunelveli

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

  2. Tirunelveli → Kadakkal

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~121 km

    ~2h 41m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹390

  3. 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: Tirunelveli to Kadakkal

Nearest railway stations: Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli, Akathumuri for Kadakkal.

Direct trains

Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
01:04 AMMelappalaiyam
3h 38m29 stops
04:42 AMChirayinkil
Madurai-Kollam Passenger#56700 · Passenger
02:30 AMMelappalaiyam
4h 56m28 stops
07:26 AMPerunguzhi
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
05:59 AMMelappalaiyam
3h 41m31 stops
09:40 AMAkathumuri
CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp#16127 · Express
07:37 PMMelappalaiyam
4h 26m29 stops
12:03 AM+1dChirayinkil

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.

Tirunelveli to Kadakkal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirunelveli to Kadakkal is about 121 km by road, roughly 2.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 121 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹130 · AC Seater ₹220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹190 · AC Sleeper ₹280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹200 · Second AC ₹270 · First AC ₹370

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

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Things to Do in Kadakkal

Visit Kadakkal Devi Temple

Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal village is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala.

Visit Kottukal cave Temple

Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated…

Visit Kilimarathukavu Temple

Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma…

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Suggested Kadakkal Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kadakkal

  • Travel from Tirunelveli to Kadakkal (about 2.4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Kadakkal Devi Temple

Day 2Explore Kadakkal

  • Visit Kottukal cave Temple
  • Visit Kilimarathukavu Temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Chadayamangalam
  • Head back to Tirunelveli
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