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There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2h 27m
    ₹8,095–14,709

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmoretrain train 12694
    10h 24m
    ₹340–2,700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h
    ₹550–1,400

  4. Drive  596.3 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Chennaicar car 596.3 km
    8h 45m
    ₹5,834–8,427

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chennaitaxi taxi 596.3 km
    8h 45m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3h 39m
    ₹8,133–11,708

  7. Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.

    1. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagarbus bus
    12h 52m
    ₹473–1,264

Thoothukudi to Chennai by bus

Calendar412Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket₹550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Chennai, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jbs Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 10h. 11 other operators also service this route.

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