There are 7 ways to get from Salem Jn to Thoothukudi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN4352
7h 20m₹600–1,900Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tuticorintrain 16236 / ...
8h 40m₹260–2,000Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
7h 42m₹345–2,762Drive 360.3 km
- Drive from Salem Jn to Thoothukudicar 360.3 km
5h 37m₹4,058–5,861Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Jn to Thoothukuditaxi 360.3 km
5h 37m₹8,000–10,000Fly
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
4h 33m₹17,918–26,135Train, bus
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tiruppurtrain
- Take the bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 6m
Salem Jn to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem Jn to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Salem Jn to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹27,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle and arriving at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Salem Jn and Thoothukudi is 389 km. The road distance is 360.3 km.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
The bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Salem Jn to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle station.
Salem Jn to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs ₹17,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India and Thoothukudi, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹600–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Jn to Tuti Melur via Dindigul Jn in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
- 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
Train from Salem Jn to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- 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 Jn to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate station.
Salem Jn to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Jn to Thoothukudi is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Salem Jn to Thoothukudi.
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