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How to get fromKolkata to Thoothukudiby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Thoothukudi by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CCU - TCR
    6h 30m
    ₹12,671–19,565

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kovilpattitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain train
    41h 2m
    ₹1,036–8,008

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    43h 3m
    ₹1,758–8,691

  4. Drive  2,211.2 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Thoothukudicar car 2,211.2 km
    32h 32m
    ₹24,749–35,748

  5. Ferry, train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane RDP - TCR
    16h 53m
    ₹14,516–32,008

  6. Bus via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from Howrah to Reniguntabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    45h 34m
    ₹1,850–10,390

Kolkata to Thoothukudi by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration43h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,935.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Thoothukudi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Express fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata to Thoothukudi via Chennai in around 43h 3m.

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