There are 5 ways to get from Idukki township to Thoothukudi by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Idukki township to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain
6h 48m₹1,891–4,280Bus via Tuticorin
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheruthoni to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus
11h 5m₹338–2,390Bus
- Take the bus from Cheruthoni to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus
10h 30m₹648–1,790Drive 255.2 km
- Drive from Idukki township to Thoothukudicar 255.2 km
4h 47m₹2,875–4,152Taxi
- Take the taxi from Idukki township to Thoothukuditaxi 255.2 km
4h 47m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idukki township to Thoothukudi is to bus via Tuticorin which costs ₹330 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Idukki township to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Idukki township to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Cheruthoni and arriving at Thoothukudi via Kumily and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Idukki township and Thoothukudi is 318 km. The road distance is 255.2 km.
The best way to get from Idukki township to Thoothukudi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Idukki township to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Idukki township to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cheruthoni station.
Idukki township to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kumily station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idukki township to Thoothukudi is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Idukki township to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.
What companies run services between Idukki township, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Cheruthoni to Thoothukudi via Kumily, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Madurai in around 10h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cheruthoni to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cheruthoni to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–7,000
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