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How to get fromChennai to Thoothukudiby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3h 28m
    ₹7,580–15,738

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain train 12693
    9h 54m
    ₹340–2,700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    9h 55m
    ₹550–4,300

  4. Drive  592.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Thoothukudicar car 592.4 km
    8h 48m
    ₹6,633–9,581

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 592.4 km
    8h 48m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Tuticorinbus bus
    14h 32m
    ₹474–1,326

Chennai to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thoothukudi, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 54m.

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