There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot by plane, bus, train, 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, 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 2m₹7,835–16,259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Vellorebus
11h 58m₹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₹5,934–8,572Taxi
- 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 19m₹8,373–12,258Train, 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 25m₹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 6m₹620–3,665Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
13h 35m₹963–7,187
Thoothukudi to Arcot by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
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 11h 58m.
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 2m to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, depart from Thoothukudi 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 11h 58m.
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 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹700–1,100
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–750
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, arrive at Chennai 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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