There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupati by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tirupati Airport
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane TCR - TIR
7h 47m₹14,066–35,319Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Tirupathibus
13h₹500–2,100Train
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tirupatitrain 16787
15h 57m₹517–4,005Drive 630.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Tirupaticar 630.4 km
9h 36m₹7,047–10,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Tirupatitaxi 630.4 km
9h 36m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
6h 47m₹7,856–17,764Fly 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₹7,966–18,069Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirupatitrain 16780 / ...
17h 34m₹512–3,986
Thoothukudi to Tirupati by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupati is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Tirupathi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Tirupati via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Tirupati is 602 km. The road distance is 630.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupati without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupati, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupati is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹36,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h, you could also train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 57m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Tirupati, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Tirupathi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,200 and the journey takes 13h. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Tirupati Airport via Chennai International Airport, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–34,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹700–1,200
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Tuticorin to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Tuticorin to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–1,900
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Thoothukudi to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Tirupati is 630 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Thoothukudi to Tirupati.
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