There are 5 ways to get from Manipal to Thoothukudi by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXE - TCR
6h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Kovilpattitrain 22629
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
18h 3m₹675–4,348Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Manipal to Kannurbus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
21h 15mDrive 765 km
- Drive from Manipal to Thoothukudicar 765 km
11h 36m₹8,581–12,395Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Trivendrumbus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
23h 6m
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹4,400 and takes 18h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 11h 36m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kannur and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Tuti Melur via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
The distance between Manipal and Thoothukudi is 666 km. The road distance is 765 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 18h 3m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Manipal to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Manipal to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 18h 3m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Coimbatore, which costs and takes 21h 15m.
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 18h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kannur, Kannur, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Manipal to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,600
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Kannur station.
Manipal to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Thoothukudi is 765 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Manipal to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.