There are 6 ways to get from Kalavai to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
5h 32m₹8,748–19,062Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arani to Tuticorinbus
10h 23m₹1,278–2,126Train
- Take the train from Arni Road to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16779
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
14h 14m₹1,450–4,782Drive 523.2 km
- Drive from Kalavai to Thoothukudicar 523.2 km
8h 3m₹5,884–8,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalavai to Thoothukuditaxi 523.2 km
8h 3m₹11,000–14,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
11h 23m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalavai to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kalavai to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalavai to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Arani and arriving at Tuticorin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalavai to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Arni Road and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Kalavai and Thoothukudi is 658 km. The road distance is 523.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Kalavai to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kalavai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Arani station.
Kalavai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arni Road station.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,800 and takes 14h 14m.
What companies run services between Kalavai, India and Thoothukudi, India?
SETC operates a bus from Arani to Tuticorin once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,100 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalavai to Tuti Melur via Arni Road and Tiruchchirapali in around 14h 14m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arni Road to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Arani to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kalavai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Kalavai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalavai to Thoothukudi is 523 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Kalavai to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.