There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Trichy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
4h 39m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapallibus Thoothukudi - Tiruchirapalli
4h 55m₹460–1,400Drive 267.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Trichycar 267.2 km
4h 4m₹3,049–4,404Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Trichytaxi 267.2 km
4h 4m₹6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
4h 53m₹8,056–25,269Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
4h 55m
Thoothukudi to Trichy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Trichy is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Trichy is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Tiruchirapalli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Tiruchchirapali. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Trichy is 313 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Trichy without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapali takes 4h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Thoothukudi to Trichy bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Trichy is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Trichy, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapali once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapalli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Trichy bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Thoothukudi to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Trichy is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Thoothukudi to Trichy.
There are 186+ hotels available in Trichy.