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There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chinnasalem by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Atturbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    7h 27m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12694
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain train 16530 / ...
    8h 29m
    ₹388–3,027

  3. Drive  372.4 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Chinnasalemcar car 372.4 km
    5h 44m
    ₹3,612–5,217

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chinnasalemtaxi taxi 372.4 km
    5h 44m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane plane TCR - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Chinna Salemtrain train
    10h 43m
    ₹8,696–28,769

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Villupurambus bus Thoothukudi - Villupuram
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chinna Salemtrain train 16574 / ...
    10h 45m
    ₹661–2,565

  7. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chinna Salemtrain train
    6h 54m
    ₹8,356–17,019

  8. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TCR - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chinna Salemtrain train
    8h 36m
    ₹15,336–22,469

  9. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane TCR - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus bus
    3. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salemtrain train
    10h 50m
    ₹7,866–29,671

Thoothukudi to Chinnasalem by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Chinnasalem via Salem and Attur in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Chinna Salem via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 29m.

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