There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain 16862
4h 20m₹451–2,428Bus via Thiruppachethi Toll Plaza
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Thiruppachethi Toll Plazabus
5h 5mDrive 132.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Idaikatturcar 132.2 km
2h 10m₹1,488–2,149Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Idaikatturtaxi 132.2 km
2h 10m₹3,100–3,700Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 06886 / ...
4h 27m₹459–2,362Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
5h 5m₹770–1,825
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thiruppachethi Toll Plaza via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Idaikattur is 188 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Thiruppachethi Toll Plaza, which costs and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Idaikattur, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Idaikattur via Kovilpatti and Manamadurai Jn in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Idaikattur via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Thiruppachethi Toll Plaza in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Thiruppachethi Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur.
There are five+ hotels available in Idaikattur.