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How to get fromThoothukudi to Katchatheevuby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Katchatheevu by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Virudhunagar

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    1. Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    3. Walk from Rameswaram to Katchatheevuunknown unknown
    7h 18m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus bus
    3. Walk from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to Katchatheevuunknown unknown
    7h 41m

  3. Fly, travel

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TCR - JAF
    2. Walk from Jaffna (JAF) to Katchatheevuunknown unknown
    17h 10m

  4. Bus, travel via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus bus
    3. Walk from Rameshwaram to Katchatheevuunknown unknown
    8h 9m

  5. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaramtrain train
    3. Walk from Rameswaram to Katchatheevuunknown unknown
    9h 4m

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,912Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 346.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Katchatheevu, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Thoothukudi to Katchatheevu. However, you can take the train to Virudunagar Jn, take the train to Rameswaram, then travel to Katchatheevu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Katchatheevu via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand in around 7h 41m.

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