There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 24m₹7,663–17,572Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 2m₹340–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 15m₹550–1,400Drive 592.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thoothukudicar 592.4 km
8h 48m₹6,664–9,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thoothukuditaxi 592.4 km
8h 48m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 37m
Chennai to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Thoothukudi is 562 km. The road distance is 592.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 2m, you could also bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thoothukudi is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Chennai to Thoothukudi.
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