There are 6 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 33m₹8,171–15,629Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
8h 59m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Bypass to Tuticorinbus
10h 10m₹430–1,200Drive 533 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudicar 533 km
7h 49m₹5,191–7,498Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Thoothukuditaxi 533 km
7h 49m₹11,000–15,000Bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
11h 11m₹808–3,000
Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹1,200 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chengalpattu Bypass and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Thoothukudi is 583 km. The road distance is 533 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chengalpattu Bypass station.
Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 59m, you could also bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹1,200 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chengalpattu Bypass to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi is 533 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chengalpattu to Thoothukudi.
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