There are 7 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
1h 55m₹7,800–16,264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 45m₹439–3,444Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
11h 6mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Thoothukudi573.2 km
8h 29mDrive 573.2 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudicar 573.2 km
8h 29m₹6,467–9,341Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukuditaxi 573.2 km
8h 29m₹12,000–16,000Bus via Guduvancheri
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Tuticorinbus
12h 3m₹553–2,075
Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi is to bus via Guduvancheri which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Thoothukudi is 544 km. The road distance is 573.2 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 45m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), 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 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guduvanchery to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi is 573 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Thoothukudi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.