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₹7,661–15,809Bus via Chennai
cheapest- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
11h 43m₹650–4,382Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
9h 27m₹808–3,147Drive 578.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallurcar 578.4 km
8h 35m₹6,440–9,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallurtaxi 578.4 km
8h 35m₹12,000–16,000Taxi 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 42m₹8,199–11,808Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN5112
12h 35m₹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 ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
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 578.4 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 ₹7,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus via Chennai, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,400 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) every 4 hours. 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 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- 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 578 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur.
Book your Thoothukudi to Sholinganallur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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