There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, line 119 bus
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Little Mount to Aavinbus
3h 12m₹7,601–16,764Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tambaramtrain 12694
10h 28m₹809–3,150Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11h 41mDrive 578.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallurcar 578.4 km
8h 35m₹6,506–9,397Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallurtaxi 578.4 km
8h 35m₹12,000–16,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN5112
12h 20m₹850–2,900
Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is to fly and line 119 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Sholinganallur is 571 km. The road distance is 578.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Sholinganallur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 13m. Alternatively, Senthur velan Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Little Mount to Aavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–60
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹14–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
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 578 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur.
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