There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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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 21m₹6,122–16,987Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Tuticorintrain 16236
13h 18m₹340–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 42mDrive 541.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Thoothukudicar 541.2 km
8h 16m₹6,085–8,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Thoothukuditaxi 541.2 km
8h 16m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
14h 7m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi is to bus and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Thoothukudi is 560 km. The road distance is 541.2 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Royal Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Tuticorin once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 13h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Royal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Thoothukudi is 541 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Bengaluru to Thoothukudi.
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