There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
4h 36m₹7,872–28,237Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16236
12h 18m₹930–3,235Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
10h 34m₹1,827–3,233Drive 521 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ottapidaramcar 521 km
7h 55m₹5,054–7,299Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ottapidaramtaxi 521 km
7h 55m₹12,000–15,000Bus via FlixBus Keela Eral - Bus Stand (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Keela Eral - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
12h 10m₹1,547–3,501
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram is to bus and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram. However, there are services departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Thoothukudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Maniyachchi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Ottapidaram is 571 km. The road distance is 521 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ottapidaram bus services, operated by Samsteve, depart from Bengaluru station.
Bengaluru to Ottapidaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 18m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Ottapidaram, India?
Samsteve operates a bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 10m. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Maniyachchi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 12h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Phone
- +91 63662 95656
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
- Website
- Royal Roadlinks
Bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Roadlinks
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Keela Eral - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Ottapidaram bus services, operated by Samsteve, arrive at Thoothukudi station.
Bengaluru to Ottapidaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Ottapidaram is 521 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Bengaluru to Ottapidaram.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ottapidaram.