There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
4h 54m₹7,826–18,769Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Salem Jntrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12602 / ...
11h 6m₹442–3,382Bus via Dharmapuri
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Krishnagiribus
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus
11h 2mDrive 535.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kātpādicar 535.6 km
8h 4m₹6,043–8,728Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kātpāditaxi 535.6 km
8h 4m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 21m₹8,864–14,268Fly Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 36m₹6,321–19,479Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
12h 24m
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kātpādi is 693 km. The road distance is 535.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi without a car is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 11h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 11h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuticorin to Katpadi Jn via Salem Jn in around 11h 6m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tuticorin to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is 536 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi.
There are 94+ hotels available in Kātpādi.