There are 10 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
8h 24m₹768–3,437Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 29mDrive 387.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichicar 387.7 km
5h 58m₹4,403–6,360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichitaxi 387.7 km
5h 58m₹8,500–11,000Fly Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus
7h 27m₹8,516–18,519Bus
- 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 Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
8h 40mBus #2
- 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, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 46mFly Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 31mTaxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus
8h 53m₹8,554–14,018Fly Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
9h 28m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Pukkirivari via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kallakurichi is 491 km. The road distance is 387.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kallakurichi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 29m.
- 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 Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- 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
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kallakurichi.
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