There are 7 ways to get from Kākināda to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane RJA - TCR
10h 5m₹13,009–26,094Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain
- Take the train from Rajamundry to Kovilpattitrain
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain
25h 20m₹809–6,394Bus via Tirupati
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvubus
- Take the bus from Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvu to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudibus
24h 59mDrive 1,218.3 km
- Drive from Kākināda to Thoothukudicar 1,218.3 km
17h 59m₹13,640–19,703Taxi to Vijayawada Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kākināda to Vijayawada-Airport-VGAtaxi
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane VGA - TCR
8h 1m₹11,759–30,492Train to Visakhapatnam, fly
- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Simhachalam Northtrain
- Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane VTZ - TCR
10h 2m₹10,931–20,016Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvubus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circlebus
- Take the bus from Benz Circle to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus
25h 58m₹1,247–6,159
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kākināda to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 25h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kākināda to Thoothukudi is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kākināda to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu and arriving at Thoothukudi via Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvu and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kākināda to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kakinada Town and arriving at Tuti Melur via Rajamundry and Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
The distance between Kākināda and Thoothukudi is 1114 km. The road distance is 1218.3 km.
The best way to get from Kākināda to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Tirupati which takes 24h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Kākināda to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Kākināda to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu station.
Kākināda to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kakinada Town station.
The best way to get from Kākināda to Thoothukudi is to bus via Tirupati which takes 24h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Kākināda, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to Thoothukudi via FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu, Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvu, and Tirupati in around 24h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kakinada Town to Tuti Melur via Rajamundry and Kovilpatti in around 25h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Mumbai, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–26,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–25,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Rajamundry to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
Train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Samalkot Jn to Simhachalam North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvu to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvu to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 18001020999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Benz Circle to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Benz Circle to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–3,100
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹2,300–3,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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Booking & Getting There
Kākināda to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu station.
Kākināda to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajamundry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kākināda to Thoothukudi is 1218 km. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Kākināda to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.