Road & Bus Transport
Road networks and bus networks connecting Kuttralam and Tenkasi directly to other major cities
Network Overview & Timetable
Kuttralam has a well-situated bus terminal that connects to Tenkasi's larger municipal bus station (6 km away). Daily buses and state highway routes connect the spa town to major destinations across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
| Route |
Frequency |
Service Type |
| Tenkasi ↔ Kuttralam |
Every 10 mins |
Local Shuttle Bus |
| Tirunelveli ↔ Kuttralam |
Every 30 mins |
Local Town Bus |
| Madurai ↔ Tenkasi |
Every 1 hour |
TNSTC Express |
| Trivandrum ↔ Tenkasi |
3 times daily |
KSRTC Bus |
| Coimbatore ↔ Tenkasi |
Daily (Night) |
SETC / Deluxe |
| Chennai ↔ Tenkasi |
Daily (Evening) |
SETC / A/C Sleeper |
🚌 Major Bus Operators
- TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation): Highly frequent town buses and inter-district express connections.
- SETC (State Express Transport Corporation): Long-distance ultra-deluxe and sleeper buses linking Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore.
- KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation): Runs daily buses connecting to Kollam, Trivandrum, and Punalur across the border.
- Private Omnibuses: Multiple private sleeper coaches operate daily bookings.
📍 Distance & Direct Routes
Approximate road distances from Kuttralam Town Center:
Tenkasi
6 kms
Shencottah
10 kms
Thenmala (Kerala)
30 kms
Papanasam
35 kms
Tirunelveli
55 kms
Tuticorin
85 kms
Trivandrum
110 kms
Madurai
160 kms
Chennai
620 kms