There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, bus
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
5h 1m₹8,335–17,259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Vellorebus
12h 1m₹531–1,196Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellore Canttrain 22606
11h 22m₹1,201–4,405Drive 533 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Arcotcar 533 km
8h 3m₹6,032–8,713Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Arcottaxi 533 km
8h 3m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
6h 28m₹8,873–12,258Train, bus
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
11h 28m₹625–3,609Train, bus via Erode
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
12h 9m₹620–3,665Bus via Madurai
- 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 Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
12h 14m
Thoothukudi to Arcot by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Vellore Cant via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Arcot is 663 km. The road distance is 533 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Arcot via Kovilpatti and Vellore Cant in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Vellore once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,100 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tuti Melur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Thoothukudi to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Arcot is 533 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Thoothukudi to Arcot.
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