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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane IXE - TCR
    6h 52m
    ₹9,753–21,940

  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

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus
    18h 17m

  4. Drive  708.4 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Thoothukudicar car 708.4 km
    10h 49m
    ₹6,865–9,916

  5. 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_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    18h 50m
    ₹1,527–4,885

  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

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 bus from Mangaluru to Thoothukudi via Kozhikode and Madurai in around 18h 17m.

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