There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
2h 53m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2h 56mDrive 140.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Templecar 140.2 km
2h 9m₹1,580–2,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Templetaxi 140.2 km
2h 9m₹3,300–4,000
Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 2h 9m 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 Meenakshi Temple is 161 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Meenakshi Temple, 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 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Thoothukudi to Meenakshi Temple.
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