There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal by plane, train, bus, 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, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TCR - IXE
- Take the train from Surathkal to Bhatkaltrain
7h 52m₹13,016–23,239Train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Palakkadtrain 16791
- Take the train from Palakkad to Bhatkaltrain 12789 / ...
26h 30m₹595–4,504Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Mangalore Jntrain
- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Bhatkaltrain
19h 7m₹681–5,405Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kumtabus
- Take the bus from Kumta to Bhatkalbus
22h 45mDrive 847.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Bhatkalcar 847.7 km
12h 37m₹9,476–13,687Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
- Take the train from Surathkal to Bhatkaltrain
8h 44m₹14,554–21,238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Coimbatorebus
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Bhatkaltrain 12789 / ...
19h 50m₹604–3,221
Thoothukudi to Bhatkal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,300 and takes 19h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal is to fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Bhatkal via Bengaluru and Kumta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Bhatkal via Kovilpatti and Mangalore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Bhatkal is 732 km. The road distance is 847.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Bhatkal bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Bhatkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Bhatkal, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Bhatkal via Kovilpatti and Mangalore Jn in around 19h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal via Bengaluru, Kumta, and Kumta in around 22h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Surathkal to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Mangalore Jn to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Surathkal to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Tuti Melur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Palakkad to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Nimbhera)
- Website
- Sri Benaka Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Benaka Travels
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Kumta to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–220
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹440–700
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Bhatkal bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Thoothukudi to Bhatkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Bhatkal is 848 km. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Thoothukudi to Bhatkal.
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