There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Tiruppur New Busstandbus
6h 34m₹1,101–1,887Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Karurtrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Ingurtrain 16843
7h 48m₹616–3,066Drive 312.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Chennimalaicar 312.7 km
4h 44m₹3,042–4,394Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chennimalaitaxi 312.7 km
4h 44m₹7,000–8,500Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain
9h 55m₹9,546–28,759Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TCR - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
6h 16m₹10,746–20,269
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Tiruppur New Busstand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ingur via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Chennimalai is 343 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Chennimalai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Chennimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Chennimalai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Tiruppur New Busstand once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–800 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Chennimalai via Karur and Ingur in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–17,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–17,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karur to Ingur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Tiruppur New Busstand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹440–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–310
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Chennimalai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tiruppur New Busstand station.
Thoothukudi to Chennimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Chennimalai is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Thoothukudi to Chennimalai.
There are 23+ hotels available in Chennimalai.