There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
5h 57m₹8,536–18,264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tirupatitrain 16787
16h₹607–4,115Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
13h 8mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus
14h 11m₹1,262–5,429Drive 631.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Tirupathicar 631.6 km
9h 37m₹7,148–10,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Tirupathitaxi 631.6 km
9h 37m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane TCR - TIR
6h 44m₹12,116–33,369Fly 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 Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
7h 47m₹7,466–17,069Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Chittoorbus
- Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus
14h 24m₹1,210–2,915
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tirupathi via Madurai, Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Kempegowda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Tirupati via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Tirupathi is 712 km. The road distance is 631.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 13h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 13h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹34,000 and takes 6h 44m, you could also train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Tirupathi, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirupathi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Tirupati Airport via Chennai International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–32,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is 632 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi.
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