There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr by plane, subway, train, bus, 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.
Fly from Tuticorin Airport, subway
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Koyambedusubway
2h 30m₹8,096–14,709Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
10h 45m₹371–2,646Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Thoothukudi - Chennai
11h 29m₹585–1,485Drive 586.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ambattūrcar 586.1 km
8h 35m₹5,697–8,228Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ambattūrtaxi 586.1 km
8h 35m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 42m₹8,134–12,208Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
11h 52m₹1,697–2,416
Thoothukudi to Ambattūr by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr is to fly and subway which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Ambathur Estate Bus Depot via C.M.B.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Thirumangalam via Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ambattūr is 558 km. The road distance is 586.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ambattūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Ambattūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ambattūr, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 24m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Website
- Jbs Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Jbs Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Theri Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Theri Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sri Siva Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Siva Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Ambattūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Thoothukudi to Ambattūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ambattūr is 586 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ambattūr.
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