There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, bus
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
5h 7m₹7,835–17,259Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpattitrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellore Canttrain 07436
14h 2m₹451–3,508Train, bus
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
11h 58m₹625–3,612Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
12h 14mDrive 535.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ranipetcar 535.4 km
8h 6m₹6,019–8,694Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ranipettaxi 535.4 km
8h 6m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
6h 33m₹8,873–12,758Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
13h 19m
Thoothukudi to Ranipet by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ranipet. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ranipet. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vellore Cant via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ranipet is 663 km. The road distance is 535.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ranipet bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ranipet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet is to bus via Madurai which takes 12h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ranipet, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuticorin to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Kovilpatti, Vellore Cant, and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 2m.
- 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 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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 Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Ranipet bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ranipet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ranipet is 535 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ranipet.
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