There are 6 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
4h 1m₹195–1,335Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
4h 7mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Thoothukudi131.5 km
1h 57mDrive 131.5 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudicar 131.5 km
1h 57m₹1,484–2,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukuditaxi 131.5 km
1h 57m₹3,100–3,700Bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN4352
4h 25m₹345–835
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Thoothukudi is 170 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Thoothukudi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.