There are 5 ways to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station 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 25mTrain 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 195.4 km
- Drive from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudicar 195.4 km
3h₹2,206–3,186Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukuditaxi 195.4 km
3h₹4,500–5,500
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikkudi Junction Station 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikkudi Junction Station 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 Karaikkudi Junction Station and Thoothukudi is 256 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.
The best way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Karaikkudi Junction Station, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 25m. 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
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Karaikkudi Junction Station to Thoothukudi.
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