There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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, 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
4h 58m₹8,335–17,259Train, bus via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
12h 6m₹620–3,665Train, bus
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Amburtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
11h 25m₹625–3,609Bus 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₹6,112–8,828Taxi
- 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 25m₹8,373–12,758Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Erode Jntrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Walajah Road Jntrain 12602 / ...
11h 59m₹770–3,905Bus
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹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 Tuti Melur and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
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 25m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Thoothukudi to Ranipet, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ranipet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ranipet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur 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 ₹750 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 59m.
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 Tuti Melur to Ranipet via Erode Jn and Walajah Road Jn in around 11h 59m.
- 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
- ₹5,000–8,500
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tuti Melur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Ranipet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ranipet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn 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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