There are 7 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
7h 26mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06122 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
8h 48m₹385–3,064Drive 370.9 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudicar 370.9 km
5h 46m₹4,182–6,040Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Thoothukuditaxi 370.9 km
5h 46m₹8,000–10,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
7h 8m₹7,845–19,034Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
7h 6m₹17,687–26,747Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
9h 43m₹12,325–25,464
Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Thoothukudi is 406 km. The road distance is 370.9 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinna Salem to Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 48m.
- 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 Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
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 Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Chinna Salem to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chinna Salem to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Chinnasalem to Thoothukudi.
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