There are 8 ways to get from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16847 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
7h 24m₹371–2,854Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tuti Melurtrain 06017
7h 46m₹260–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 25mDrive 360.9 km
- Drive from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudicar 360.9 km
5h 26m₹3,500–5,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukuditaxi 360.9 km
5h 26m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
8h 34m₹15,201–21,454Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
9h 29mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
7h 24m₹8,351–17,079
Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mayiladuthurai and arriving at Thoothukudi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mayiladuturai J and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Mayiladuthurai and Thoothukudi is 434 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels, depart from Mayiladuthurai station.
Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Mayiladuthurai, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a train from Mayiladuturai J to Tuti Melur via Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Rathimeena Travels operates a bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 25m. Venky Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–19,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels
Bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels
- Phone
- +91 89037 93280
- [email protected]
- Website
- Venky Bus
Bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Venky Bus
- Website
- Rashil Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rashil Travels
- Website
- MS Transport
Bus from Kumbakonam to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- MS Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi station.
Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudi.
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