There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Thuckalaybus
3h 1m₹1,812–4,644Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jntrain 12633 / ...
4h 44m₹678–3,982Drive 130.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Thuckalaycar 130.5 km
2h 12m₹1,472–2,126Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Thuckalaytaxi 130.5 km
2h 12m₹3,000–3,700Bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
3h 10m₹682–2,194
Thoothukudi to Thuckalay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay is to drive which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Thuckalay via Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Nagercoil Jn via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Thuckalay is 143 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Thuckalay bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Thuckalay train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,000 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Thuckalay, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Thuckalay via Valliyur in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Thuckalay via Tirunelveli, Nagercoil Jn, and Nagercoil in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Thuckalay bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Thoothukudi to Thuckalay train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Thuckalay is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Thoothukudi to Thuckalay.
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