There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the taxi from Paranur to Kālpākkamtaxi
3h 28m₹8,676–18,919Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattutrain 12694
10h 17m₹1,277–3,665Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapallibus Thoothukudi - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Mahabalipurambus Tiruchirapalli - Mahabalipuram
11h 12m₹1,573–3,565Drive 553.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkamcar 553.2 km
8h 15m₹6,210–8,970Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkamtaxi 553.2 km
8h 15m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 55m₹9,714–14,418Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kalpakkambus
14h 1m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Mahabalipuram via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kālpākkam is 616 km. The road distance is 553.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 12m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kālpākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam via Tiruchirapalli and Mahabalipuram in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Aahhaa Tourist
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Aahhaa Tourist
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kalpakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is 553 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam.
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