There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Kovilpatti
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Aduturaitrain 20606
7h 31m₹741–3,265Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavurtrain 06018
10h 49m₹291–3,123Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
10h 8m₹600–2,765Drive 347.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Anaikaraicar 347.6 km
5h 13m₹3,900–5,633Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Anaikaraitaxi 347.6 km
5h 13m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturaitrain
7h 9m₹8,586–26,829Bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
10h 28m₹480–2,120Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
7h 56m₹8,916–18,769
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai is to bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate which costs ₹480 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 28m.
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 and arriving at Anaikarai via Mattuthavani and Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Aduturai via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Anaikarai is 431 km. The road distance is 347.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai without a car is to train via Kovilpatti which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai is to train via Kovilpatti which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Anaikarai, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Anaikarai via Kovilpatti and Aduturai in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Anaikarai via Madurai, Mattuthavani, Kumbakonam, and Kumbakonam in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti 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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