There are 6 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
4h 47m₹7,684–17,726Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 47m₹439–3,418Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
11h 33mDrive 538.8 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudicar 538.8 km
8h 6m₹6,075–8,774Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Thoothukuditaxi 538.8 km
8h 6m₹12,000–15,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
12h 10m
Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Thoothukudi is 618 km. The road distance is 538.8 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Deva Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 33m.
- 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 East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Chengalpattu to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Deva Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Kanchipuram to Thoothukudi.
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