There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
2h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
2h 22m₹160–1,300Drive 140.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Thoothukudicar 140.2 km
2h 8m₹1,577–2,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Thoothukuditaxi 140.2 km
2h 8m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Madurai and Thoothukudi is 145 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs .
The bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Madurai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Thoothukudi is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Madurai to Thoothukudi.
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