There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
8h 27mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
9h 22m₹385–2,956Drive 393.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thoothukudicar 393.3 km
5h 54m₹4,424–6,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thoothukuditaxi 393.3 km
5h 54m₹8,500–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
7h 8m₹7,838–18,977Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
10h 50m₹641–2,163Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
9h 49m₹12,215–24,556
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹600 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Thoothukudi is 415 km. The road distance is 393.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Tuti Melur via Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 22m.
- 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
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Thoothukudi is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Chidambaram to Thoothukudi.
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