There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Melur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Thoothukudi to Melur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Melur is to bus which costs ₹140 - ₹700 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Melur is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Melur. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Melur is 188 km. The road distance is 165 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Melur without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Thoothukudi to Melur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Melur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Melur is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹140 - ₹700 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, 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, SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–700 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Melur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Melur station.
Thoothukudi to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Melur is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Thoothukudi to Melur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Melur.