There are 5 ways to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
4h 58m₹290–2,251Bus
- Take the bus from Kodai Road to Madurai Mattuthavani Bus standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
5h 44m₹940–2,851Drive 190.4 km
- Drive from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudicar 190.4 km
2h 54m₹2,134–3,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukuditaxi 190.4 km
2h 54m₹4,400–5,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Ambaturai to Madurai Jntrain 12637 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN4352
5h 51m₹435–1,762
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kodai Road and arriving at Thoothukudi via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ambaturai and arriving at Tuti Melur via Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Gandhigram Rural Institute and Thoothukudi is 212 km. The road distance is 190.4 km.
The best way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Kodai Road station.
Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kodaikanal Road station.
The best way to get from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Gandhigram Rural Institute, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kodaikanal Road to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi via Ambaturai, Kodaikanal Road, Kodai Road, Madurai Mattuthavani Bus stand, and Madurai in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ambaturai to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kodai Road to Madurai Mattuthavani Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani Bus stand station.
Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Gandhigram Rural Institute to Thoothukudi.
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