There are 7 ways to get from Tirupati to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
12h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16788
15h 38m₹510–3,957Drive 630.6 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Thoothukudicar 630.6 km
9h 38m₹6,111–8,827Fly from Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TIR - TCR
8h 12m₹18,090–25,338Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
12h 47mTrain via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Tirupati to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
16h 49m₹514–3,919Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
7h 9m₹8,440–17,644
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Thoothukudi is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 16h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tirupati and arriving at Thoothukudi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Tuti Melur via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
The distance between Tirupati and Thoothukudi is 633 km. The road distance is 630.6 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs .
The bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudi takes 12h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tirupati to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupati to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 38m, you could also fly, which costs ₹18,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Thoothukudi, India?
RP Tours and Travels operates a bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudi twice daily, and the journey takes 12h 15m. KBS Luxury Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Maniyachchi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–24,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 19m
- 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 Tirupati to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- 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 Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- Website
- RP Tours and Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RP Tours and Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Tirupati to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tirupati to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 63662 95656
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
- Website
- Seyon Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Seyon Travels
- Website
- Devi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Devi Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Covai Aanjaneya Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Covai Aanjaneya Travels
- Website
- Puthiyavan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Puthiyavan Transports
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Tirupati to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi station.
Tirupati to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Thoothukudi is 631 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Tirupati to Thoothukudi.
Book your Tirupati to Thoothukudi bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.