There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur by plane, train, taxi, bus, 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.
Fly from Tuticorin Airport, train, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tindivanamtrain
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
5h 17m₹8,706–19,719Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tindivanamtrain 12694
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
9h 27m₹1,203–3,384Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Tindivanambus FlixBus IN5112 / ...
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
9h 59m₹1,615–3,488Drive 484.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanurcar 484.7 km
7h 23m₹5,452–7,874Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanurtaxi 484.7 km
7h 23m₹10,000–13,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train, taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tindivanamtrain
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
6h 44m₹9,744–15,218Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Aranibus
10h 7m₹1,419–2,363
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Arani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Melmalayanur is 697 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Arani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur is 485 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Thoothukudi to Melmalayanur.
There are five+ hotels available in Melmalayanur.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Melmalayanur, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Arani once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,100 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tuticorin to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Arani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–13,000
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