There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ongole by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Kovilpatti
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Ongoletrain 12666 / ...
17h 12m₹561–4,308Bus via Nāyudupet
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Naidupeta, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Naidupeta to Ongolebus
17h 18mDrive 872.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ongolecar 872.2 km
13h 16m₹9,806–14,164Fly to Vijayawada Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane TCR - VGA
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Ongoletrain
10h 57m₹17,216–28,519Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Ongole - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5210
18h 25m₹952–2,754Train
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ongoletrain 16787
20h 38m₹608–4,608Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ongoletrain
7h 33m₹7,886–19,269
Thoothukudi to Ongole by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ongole is to train via Kovilpatti which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ongole is to fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ongole. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ongole via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Naidupeta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ongole. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Ongole via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ongole is 946 km. The road distance is 872.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ongole without a car is to train via Kovilpatti which takes 17h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 17h 12m to get from Thoothukudi to Ongole, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ongole bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ongole is to train via Kovilpatti which takes 17h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Nāyudupet, which costs and takes 17h 18m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ongole, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Ongole via Kovilpatti in around 17h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ongole via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, and Naidupeta in around 17h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹490–3,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹490–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
Train from Chennai Central to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Naidupeta to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–5,250
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Ongole - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Ongole bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ongole is 872 km. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ongole.
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