There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
3h 52m₹7,806–18,669Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattutrain 12694
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
12h 18m₹457–3,565Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
11h 40mDrive 570.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Arakkonamcar 570.7 km
8h 37m₹6,434–9,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Arakkonamtaxi 570.7 km
8h 37m₹12,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
5h 19m₹8,844–14,168Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Arakonambus
12h 20m₹760–2,265
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Arakonam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Arakkonam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Arakkonam is 632 km. The road distance is 570.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Arakkonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Arakkonam via Chengalpattu in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Arakonam via Madurai in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 Madurai to Arakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Arakkonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Arakkonam is 571 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Thoothukudi to Arakkonam.
There are six+ hotels available in Arakkonam.