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How to get fromThoothukudi to Sankarapuramby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12694
    8h 40m
    ₹1,038–3,827

  2. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirukkoyilurbus bus
    9h 31m

  3. Drive  405.8 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuramcar car 405.8 km
    6h 14m
    ₹3,952–5,708

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuramtaxi taxi 405.8 km
    6h 14m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane plane TCR - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Chinna Salemtrain train
    11h 15m
    ₹8,896–28,619

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN5143
    11h
    ₹1,358–3,070

  7. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    6h 55m
    ₹9,176–18,619

  8. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane TCR - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus bus
    3. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salemtrain train
    11h 22m
    ₹8,566–19,521

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram via Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli, and Tirukkoyilur in around 9h 31m.

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