There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypassbus
- Take the taxi from Thuvarankurichi Bypass to Kulithalaitaxi
4h 33m₹1,116–1,919Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valyampattitrain 16848
5h 11m₹765–3,009Drive 236.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kulithalaicar 236.3 km
3h 58m₹2,646–3,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kulithalaitaxi 236.3 km
3h 58m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valyampattitrain 16848
6h 57m₹910–2,508
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Valyampatti via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kulithalai is 246 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
Thoothukudi to Kulithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kulithalai is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kulithalai.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kulithalai, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Kulithalai via Madurai Jn and Valyampatti in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Valyampatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–6,500
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