There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
2h 14m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
2h 30mDrive 140 km
- Drive from Madurai to Thoothukudicar 140 km
2h 7m₹1,571–2,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Thoothukuditaxi 140 km
2h 7m₹3,300–3,900
Madurai to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Thoothukudi. Services depart hourly, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Madurai and Thoothukudi is 158 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Madurai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Madurai 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 train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 30m. 18 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Rashil Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Rashil Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Seyon Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Seyon Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Website
- Sri Velan Tranports
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Velan Tranports
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Website
- AMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- AMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9787722169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi 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 7m to drive from Madurai to Thoothukudi.
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