There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Thoothukudi by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 3m₹8,159–18,544Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
9h 27m₹330–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Tambaram to Tuticorinbus
10h 30m₹450–2,700Drive 565.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Thoothukudicar 565.1 km
8h 18m₹6,418–9,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Thoothukuditaxi 565.1 km
8h 18m₹12,000–15,000
Tambaram to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tambaram and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Tambaram and Thoothukudi is 552 km. The road distance is 565.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Tambaram to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Tambaram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Tambaram to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tambaram to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Tambaram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Thoothukudi is 565 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Tambaram to Thoothukudi.
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