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 Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
2h 35m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2h 45mDrive 139.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Maduraicar 139.3 km
2h 8m₹1,567–2,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Maduraitaxi 139.3 km
2h 8m₹3,200–3,900
Thoothukudi to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Madurai is 159 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Thoothukudi to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Madurai is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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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