There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
8h 50m₹1,039–3,830Drive 405.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuramcar 405.8 km
6h 14m₹4,575–6,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuramtaxi 405.8 km
6h 14m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
6h 48m₹8,676–20,619Bus
- 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 Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
8h 56mBus #2
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapallibus Thoothukudi - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
8h 58mFly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
9h 45m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Pukkirivari via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Sankarapuram is 486 km. The road distance is 405.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sankarapuram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu, and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 41m.
- 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 Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madiwala to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram is 406 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Thoothukudi to Sankarapuram.
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