There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturaitrain 06646 / ...
8h 47m₹743–3,249Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
10h 8m₹600–2,765Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 24mDrive 347.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Anaikaraicar 347.6 km
5h 13m₹3,910–5,647Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Anaikaraitaxi 347.6 km
5h 13m₹7,500–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kutralamtrain
8h 9m₹8,306–19,669
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Anaikarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Aduturai via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Anaikarai is 432 km. The road distance is 347.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Anaikarai, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Anaikarai via Tiruchchirapali and Aduturai in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Anaikarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, and Kumbakonam in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Kutralam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Anaikarai is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai.
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