There are 5 ways to get from Karur to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Karur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
4h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
4h 59m₹210–1,700Drive 277 km
- Drive from Karur to Thoothukudicar 277 km
4h 9m₹3,144–4,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Thoothukuditaxi 277 km
4h 9m₹6,000–7,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN4352
5h 30m₹480–1,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karur and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Karur and Thoothukudi is 284 km. The road distance is 277 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 4h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Karur to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Karur to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Thoothukudi is to bus via Madurai which takes 4h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Karur to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Thoothukudi is 277 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Karur to Thoothukudi.
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