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 7m₹7,835–17,259Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellore Canttrain 07436
14h 2m₹451–3,508Train, bus
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
11h 58m₹625–3,612Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Vellorebus
12h 6m₹531–1,196Drive 533 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Arcotcar 533 km
8h 3m₹5,995–8,659Taxi
- 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 33m₹8,873–12,758Bus 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 14mTrain, bus via Erode
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
12h 33m₹620–3,667
Thoothukudi to Arcot by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹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 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vellore Cant via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
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 and bus which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Arcot, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Vellore once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,100 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuticorin to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Kovilpatti, Vellore Cant, and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 2m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tuticorin to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tuticorin to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Kovilpatti to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹700–1,100
- 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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