There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Idukki township by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Idukki townshiptaxi
7h 11m₹1,805–4,262Bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Cheruthonibus
11h 34m₹525–1,110Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Cheruthonibus
11h 14m₹645–1,755Drive 255.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Idukki townshipcar 255.4 km
4h 47m₹2,877–4,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Idukki townshiptaxi 255.4 km
4h 47m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Idukki township is to bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Idukki township is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Idukki township. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Cheruthoni via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and Kumily. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Idukki township is 319 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Idukki township without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Thoothukudi to Idukki township, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Idukki township bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Idukki township bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Idukki township is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Thoothukudi to Idukki township.
There are 693+ hotels available in Idukki township.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Idukki township, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Cheruthoni via Madurai, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Kumily in around 11h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Cheruthoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Cheruthoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–7,000
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