There are 6 ways to get from Surathkal to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXE - TCR
4h 37m₹12,883–22,094Train
cheapest- Take the train from Surathkal to Erode Jntrain 12790
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
18h 2m₹543–4,186Train, bus
- Take the train from Surathkal to Coimbatore Jntrain 12790
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
17h 12m₹737–3,315Bus
- Take the bus from Surathkal to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thoothukudibus Bangalore - Thoothukudi
19h 30m₹1,159–3,112Drive 717 km
- Drive from Surathkal to Thoothukudicar 717 km
10h 54m₹8,025–11,592Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Surathkal to Palakkadtrain 12790
- Take the train from Palakkad to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
22h 14m₹547–4,166
Surathkal to Thoothukudi by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surathkal to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Surathkal to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Surathkal to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Thoothukudi via Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Surathkal to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Tuti Melur via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
The distance between Surathkal and Thoothukudi is 611 km. The road distance is 717 km.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Thoothukudi without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 12m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Surathkal to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Surathkal to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Surathkal station.
Surathkal to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surathkal station.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200 and takes 19h 30m, you could also train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 18h 2m.
What companies run services between Surathkal, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surathkal to Thoothukudi via Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A and Bangalore in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–26,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–26,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Mumbai, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Surathkal to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Surathkal to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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 Surathkal to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Palakkad to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9030531288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Surathkal to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
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Booking & Getting There
Surathkal to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A station.
Surathkal to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surathkal to Thoothukudi is 717 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Surathkal to Thoothukudi.
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