There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore by train, 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 Tuti Melur to Coimbatore Jntrain 16766
6h 51m₹250–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
7h 35m₹270–850Drive 341.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Coimbatorecar 341.5 km
5h 11m₹3,817–5,513Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Coimbatoretaxi 341.5 km
5h 11m₹7,500–9,500Fly from Tuticorin Airport
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TCR - CJB
6h 38m₹10,096–19,789Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane IXM - CJB
6h 40m₹8,134–21,788
Thoothukudi to Coimbatore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹850 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Coimbatore. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Coimbatore Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Coimbatore is 388 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900.
The train from Tuti Melur to Coimbatore Jn takes 6h 51m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Thoothukudi to Coimbatore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Coimbatore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹850 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Coimbatore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Coimbatore Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 51m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore every 3 hours, and the journey takes 7h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
Flights from Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹440–700
- Phone
- +91 9030531288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Coimbatore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Thoothukudi to Coimbatore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Coimbatore is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Thoothukudi to Coimbatore.
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