There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottaibus
1h 30m₹70–650Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
3h₹259–2,040Drive 90.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottaicar 90.2 km
1h 19m₹875–1,263Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottaitaxi 90.2 km
1h 19m₹2,200–2,700
Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai is to bus which costs ₹70 - ₹650 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Aruppukottai. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Aruppukkottai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Aruppukkottai is 86 km. The road distance is 90.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹70 - ₹650.
The bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottai takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹70 - ₹650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Aruppukkottai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottai every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹70–650 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Aruppukottai station.
Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Thoothukudi to Aruppukkottai.
There are 12+ hotels available in Aruppukkottai.