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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tuti Melurtrain train 06017
    8h 29m
    ₹280–2,200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 25m

  3. Drive  393.3 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Thoothukudicar car 393.3 km
    5h 54m
    ₹4,413–6,374

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 393.3 km
    5h 54m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    7h 4m
    ₹8,338–17,977

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus
    9h 27m

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane TRZ - TCR
    9h 17m
    ₹9,215–28,556

Chidambaram to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tuti Melur once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi via Myladuthurai and Mayiladuthurai in around 9h 25m.

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