There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Tuticorinbus
5h 20m₹850–2,200Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
9h 8m₹448–3,633Drive 356.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Thoothukudicar 356.6 km
5h 33m₹4,021–5,808Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Thoothukuditaxi 356.6 km
5h 33m₹8,000–10,000Fly from Salem
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
4h 25m₹17,527–24,788Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
6h 22mBus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
6h 25m₹6,768–19,038
Salem to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹25,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Tuti Melur via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Salem and Thoothukudi is 368 km. The road distance is 356.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
The bus from Salem to Tuticorin takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Salem to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs ₹17,000 - ₹25,000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Salem to Tuticorin twice daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Tuti Melur via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Salem to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Thoothukudi is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Salem to Thoothukudi.
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