There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
4h 18m₹13,266–24,569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Aluvatrain 16791
12h 30m₹287–3,841Train via Maniyachchi Jn
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Chalakuditrain 16127
10h 56m₹377–2,905Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4411
11h 42mDrive 339.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddycar 339.7 km
5h 19m₹3,812–5,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddytaxi 339.7 km
5h 19m₹7,500–9,500Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
5h 30m₹12,804–21,568
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand via FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Chalakudi via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Chalakuddy is 276 km. The road distance is 339.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy without a car is to train via Maniyachchi Jn which takes 10h 56m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy bus services, operated by Arthi Travels, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can train via Maniyachchi Jn, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 56m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Chalakuddy, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Chalakudi once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–39,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Chalakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Tuti Melur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sri AK Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri AK Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy bus services, operated by Arthi Travels, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chalakudi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Thoothukudi to Chalakuddy.
There are 334+ hotels available in Chalakuddy.