There are 5 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
5h 23mTrain via Virudhunagar
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 06885 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
5h 52m₹294–2,374Train
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16861
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
5h 32m₹302–2,309Drive 193.7 km
- Drive from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudicar 193.7 km
2h 57m₹2,186–3,157Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Thoothukuditaxi 193.7 km
2h 57m₹4,400–5,500
Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Kāraikudi and Thoothukudi is 255 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Kāraikudi, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tuti Melur via Kovilpatti in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kāraikudi to Thoothukudi.
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