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 Chennai to Arcotbus
5h 31m₹8,416–15,464Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Vellorebus
11h 48m₹531–1,196Train, 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 13m₹625–3,609Drive 533 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Arcotcar 533 km
8h 3m₹5,213–7,530Taxi
- 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 Chennai to Arcotbus
6h 43m₹8,454–12,963Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellore Canttrain 22606
11h 22m₹1,201–4,405Train, 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
11h 54m₹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 3m₹2,008–3,131
Thoothukudi to Arcot by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
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 48m.
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 677 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 13m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by Jbs 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 bus which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400 and takes 11h 22m.
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 Tuti Melur to Arcot via Kovilpatti and Vellore Cant in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 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 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 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
- Website
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Website
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
- Website
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- Jbs Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Jbs Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Theri Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Theri Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sri Siva Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Siva Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by Jbs 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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