There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
2h 14m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
2h 35mDrive 139.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Maduraicar 139.5 km
2h 8m₹1,353–1,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Maduraitaxi 139.5 km
2h 8m₹3,200–3,900
Thoothukudi to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Madurai. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Madurai is 158 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Thoothukudi to Madurai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai hourly, and the journey takes 2h 35m. 14 other operators also service this route.
- 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
- 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 Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Raja Selvam Tours And Travels
- Website
- Sri Chengalamman Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Chengalamman Travels
- Phone
- +91 75488 49444
- [email protected]
- Website
- KNT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- KNT Travels
- Website
- Covai Aanjaneya Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Covai Aanjaneya Travels
- Website
- Puthiyavan Transports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Puthiyavan Transports
- 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
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Madurai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Madurai is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Thoothukudi to Madurai.
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