There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chengam by train, night bus, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 07436
9h 59m₹1,119–4,080Night bus, bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tuticorin to Hosurnightbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
15h 25m₹691–1,960Drive 468 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Chengamcar 468 km
7h 12m₹5,250–7,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chengamtaxi 468 km
7h 12m₹10,000–13,000Fly Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain
- Take the taxi from Jolarpettai to Chengamtaxi
6h 48m₹8,956–20,469Fly Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus
8h 55m₹6,446–18,529Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain
- Take the taxi from Jolarpettai to Chengamtaxi
8h 15m₹9,994–15,968
Thoothukudi to Chengam by night bus and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengam is to night bus and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengam is to fly and train and taxi which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via FlixBus Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Chengam is 595 km. The road distance is 468 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chengam without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Thoothukudi to Chengam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Chengam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Chengam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Chengam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Hosur station.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Chengam, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Chengam via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Tuticorin to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹700–1,400
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–550
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Chengam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Chengam is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Thoothukudi to Chengam.