There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
3h 25m₹8,161–14,809Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
9h 27m₹808–3,147Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
11h 43m₹1,725–2,476Drive 578.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallurcar 578.7 km
8h 33m₹5,661–8,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallurtaxi 578.7 km
8h 33m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 37m₹8,199–12,308Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN5112
12h 55m₹850–2,900
Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Sholinganallur is 564 km. The road distance is 578.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate station.
Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus via Chennai, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Sholinganallur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Website
- Jbs Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Jbs Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Theri Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Theri Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sri Siva Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Siva Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur station.
Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is 579 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur.
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