There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Karur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Karurtrain 16235 / ...
4h 58m₹210–1,700Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352
6h 15m₹480–1,500Drive 275.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Karurcar 275.4 km
4h 14m₹3,128–4,518Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Karurtaxi 275.4 km
4h 14m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
7h 1m₹8,196–26,369Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Karurbus
7h 15m
Thoothukudi to Karur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Karur is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Karur is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate and arriving at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Karur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Karur is 295 km. The road distance is 275.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Karur without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Tuti Melur to Karur takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.
Thoothukudi to Karur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate station.
Thoothukudi to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Karur is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Karur once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Karur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass station.
Thoothukudi to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Karur is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Thoothukudi to Karur.
Book your Thoothukudi to Karur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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