There are 8 ways to get from Ranipet to Thoothukudi by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
5h 59m₹8,323–17,252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Tuticorinbus
12h 26m₹539–1,238Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 58mTrain
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Erode Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
11h 25m₹768–3,976Drive 534.6 km
- Drive from Ranipet to Thoothukudicar 534.6 km
8h 8m₹6,102–8,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranipet to Thoothukuditaxi 534.6 km
8h 8m₹13,000–16,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Ambur to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tuti Melurtrain
12h 56m₹612–3,650Bus, train via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Ambur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain
13h 19m₹622–3,650
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranipet to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ranipet to Thoothukudi is to bus and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranipet to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranipet to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Ranipet and Thoothukudi is 664 km. The road distance is 534.6 km.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 10h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Ranipet to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Ranipet to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Ranipet to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Thoothukudi is to bus via Madurai which takes 10h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,000 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Ranipet, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ranipet to Tuti Melur via Walajah Road Jn and Erode Jn in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Erode Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ambur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ambur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ranipet to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ranipet to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranipet to Thoothukudi is 535 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Ranipet to Thoothukudi.
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