There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Tuticorin Port 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 29m₹7,763–17,672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 11m₹767–3,166Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 22mDrive 596.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tuticorin Portcar 596.7 km
8h 52m₹6,732–9,723Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tuticorin Porttaxi 596.7 km
8h 52m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
10h 47m₹947–1,815
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tuticorin Port is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tuticorin Port is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tuticorin Port. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tuticorin Port. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Chennai and Tuticorin Port is 567 km. The road distance is 596.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tuticorin Port without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chennai to Tuticorin Port, including transfers.
Chennai to Tuticorin Port bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tuticorin Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tuticorin Port is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 11m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tuticorin Port, 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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudi
- 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 52m
- 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 Tuticorin Port bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tuticorin Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tuticorin Port is 597 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Chennai to Tuticorin Port.
There are 24+ hotels available in Tuticorin Port.