There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 20682 / ...
3h 49m₹439–2,340Train via Kovilpatti
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain 16862 / ...
3h 54m₹431–2,405Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
4h 16m₹475–2,457Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Manamaduraicar 132.8 km
2h 11m₹1,508–2,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Manamaduraitaxi 132.8 km
2h 11m₹3,100–3,800Bus via Thoothukudi
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
5h 6m₹780–1,835
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Manamadurai is 186 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Manamadurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Manamadurai, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Manamadurai via Virudunagar Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuticorin to Manamadurai via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Manamadurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Manamadurai is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Thoothukudi to Manamadurai.
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