There are 6 ways to get from Alathur to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pattukottai to Virudunagar Jntrain 16362 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
6h 40m₹653–2,993Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
7h 15mDrive 269.5 km
- Drive from Alathur to Thoothukudicar 269.5 km
4h 1m₹3,031–4,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Thoothukuditaxi 269.5 km
4h 1m₹6,000–7,500Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
6h 38m₹13,649–25,181Train, bus
- Take the train from Pattukottai to Vellankannitrain 16361
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
11h
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Alathur to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Alathur to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Alathur to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Tuti Melur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Alathur and Thoothukudi is 326 km. The road distance is 269.5 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Alathur to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Alathur to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
The best way to get from Alathur to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Alathur to Tuti Melur via Pattukottai and Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alathur to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Pattukottai to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Alathur to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Thoothukudi is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Alathur to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.






