There are 4 ways to get from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Manamelkudi to Kovilpattitaxi
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus
5h 52m₹2,533–5,354Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arantangi to Virudunagar Jntrain 16362 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
5h 54m₹1,071–3,412Drive 214.5 km
- Drive from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudicar 214.5 km
3h 12m₹2,389–3,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manamelkudi to Thoothukuditaxi 214.5 km
3h 12m₹4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Arantangi and arriving at Tuti Melur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Manamelkudi and Thoothukudi is 289 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.
The best way to get from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arantangi station.
Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Manamelkudi to Thoothukudi.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.
What companies run services between Manamelkudi, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manamelkudi to Tuti Melur via Arantangi and Virudunagar Jn in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arantangi to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–6,000
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