There are 6 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Tuti Melurtrain 16765
7h 49m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Tuticorinbus
8h 55m₹410–1,771Drive 362.9 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudicar 362.9 km
5h 29m₹4,063–5,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Thoothukuditaxi 362.9 km
5h 29m₹9,000–11,000Fly
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CJB - TCR
6h 17m₹10,510–21,031Bus via Thoothukudi
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
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Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Tuticorin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Thoothukudi is 424 km. The road distance is 362.9 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Metupalaiyam to Tuti Melur takes 7h 49m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coimbatore station.
Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Tuti Melur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 49m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Coimbatore to Tuticorin once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–850 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹440–700
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9030531288
- skumarsuthar000012@gmail.com
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Website
- Shri Vishwakarma Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Coimbatore to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Mettupalayam to Thoothukudi.
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