There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Karur by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Karurtrain 16235 / ...
4h 58m₹210–1,700Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Karurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 12mDrive 275.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Karurcar 275.4 km
4h 14m₹2,677–3,866Taxi
- 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
6h 21m₹8,196–26,369Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352
6h 15m₹480–1,500
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 ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
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 SBM Traansport, depart from Thoothukudi 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 via Madurai, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
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, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Karur via Madurai in around 5h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- 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 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Website
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sri Velan Tranports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Velan Tranports
- Website
- Rana Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rana Travels
- Website
- Kallazhagar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kallazhagar Travels
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Phone
- +91 96888 88347
- [email protected]
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Madurai balajee tours & travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- SMS Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SMS Tours and Travels
- Website
- Vivegam Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vivegam Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- ALTAJ Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- ALTAJ Travels
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Website
- Sri Siddhan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Siddhan Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- 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 SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai 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.
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