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How to get fromMangaluru to Thoothukudiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mangaluru to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane IXE - TCR
    4h 27m
    ₹11,753–21,940

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kovilpattitrain train 22629
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain train 16236 / ...
    19h 3m
    ₹793–4,410

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    19h 50m
    ₹1,481–3,706

  4. Drive  708.4 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Thoothukudicar car 708.4 km
    10h 49m
    ₹7,888–11,393

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus bus
    20h 39m
    ₹857–3,123

  6. Train via Palakkad

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Palakkadtrain train 12790
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Tuti Melurtrain train 16792
    23h 41m
    ₹897–4,681

Mangaluru to Thoothukudi by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Thoothukudi, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mangaluru to Tuti Melur via Mangalore Jn and Kovilpatti in around 19h 3m.

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