There are 6 ways to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
2h 22m₹8,421–17,729Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
9h 52m₹1,106–3,517Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
11h 6m₹1,541–3,676Drive 566.2 km
- Drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudicar 566.2 km
8h 24m₹6,392–9,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukuditaxi 566.2 km
8h 24m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Tuticorin
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Tuticorinbus
11h 19m₹1,206–2,094
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi is to bus via Tuticorin which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur and arriving at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Kolathur, Chennai and Thoothukudi is 568 km. The road distance is 566.2 km.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 52m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Kolathur, Chennai, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 32m.
- 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 Tambaram to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi is 566 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Thoothukudi.
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