There are 6 ways to get from Ongole to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Vijayawada Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ongole to Vijayawada Jntrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane VGA - TCR
8h 23m₹9,208–28,554Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ongole to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16788
19h 43m₹602–4,641Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
16h 46mDrive 877.1 km
- Drive from Ongole to Thoothukudicar 877.1 km
12h 58m₹9,959–14,385Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
8h 37m₹8,295–19,375Bus
- Take the bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ongole - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
17h₹1,022–2,765
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ongole to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Ongole to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ongole to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ongole to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
The distance between Ongole and Thoothukudi is 1096 km. The road distance is 877.1 km.
The best way to get from Ongole to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 16h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Ongole to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Ongole to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass station.
Ongole to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ongole station.
The best way to get from Ongole to Thoothukudi is to bus via Chennai which takes 16h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,700 and takes 19h 43m.
What companies run services between Ongole, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ongole to Maniyachchi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹490–3,700 and the journey takes 18h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ongole to Vijayawada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ongole to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹490–3,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹490–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
Train from Ongole to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Ongole to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Ongole to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ongole to Thoothukudi is 877 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Ongole to Thoothukudi.
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