There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
6h 42m₹842–3,336Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavurtrain 06018
7h 10m₹741–2,473Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
7h 35m₹1,040–2,715Drive 284.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Orathanaducar 284.8 km
4h 13m₹3,183–4,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Orathanadutaxi 284.8 km
4h 13m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 57m₹8,686–26,919
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Thanjavur via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Orathanadu is 385 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Orathanadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Orathanadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Orathanadu, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Orathanadu via Tiruchchirapali and Thanjavur in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu via Madurai, Mattuthavani, and Thanjavur in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Orathanadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Orathanadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Orathanadu is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Thoothukudi to Orathanadu.
There are 90+ hotels available in Orathanadu.