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

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane IXE - TCR
    6h 37m
    ₹13,022–22,309

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Kovilpattitrain train 22629
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain train 16236 / ...
    20h 15m
    ₹675–4,348

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    21h 5m

  4. Drive  765 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Thoothukudicar car 765 km
    11h 36m
    ₹8,563–12,368

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus bus
    22h 17m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Palakkadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Palakkad to Tuti Melurtrain train
    22h 41m
    ₹1,011–6,023

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,830Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Manipal to Tuti Melur via Udupi and Kovilpatti in around 20h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Thoothukudi via Bengaluru in around 21h 5m.

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