There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ballari by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballaribus
17h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Guntakal Jntrain 19567
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jntrain 17225 / ...
18h 49m₹576–4,426Drive 816.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ballaricar 816.7 km
12h 38m₹9,321–13,463Fly Tuticorin Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane TCR - VDY
16h 35m₹8,146–26,169Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Bengaluru - Majesticbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballaribus
18h 36m₹1,293–4,012Fly Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Guntakal Jntrain
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jntrain
10h 7m₹7,936–19,459Taxi to Madurai, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane IXM - VDY
16h 47m₹9,684–28,168
Thoothukudi to Ballari by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ballari is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 18h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ballari is to fly and train which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ballari via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Bellary Jn via Guntakal Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ballari is 859 km. The road distance is 816.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ballari without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 17h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 17h 9m to get from Thoothukudi to Ballari, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ballari bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ballari is to bus via Madurai which takes 17h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 18h 49m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 16h 35m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ballari, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ballari via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Bangalore, Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 17h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Bellary Jn via Guntakal Jn in around 18h 49m.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Madras, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Madurai to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Madras, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Mumbai, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Hyderabad, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Colombo, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–44,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹450–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Ballari bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guntakal Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ballari is 817 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ballari.
There are nine+ hotels available in Ballari.






