There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karurtrain 16812 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
9h 4m₹448–3,633Drive 356.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Thoothukudicar 356.6 km
5h 33m₹3,993–5,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Thoothukuditaxi 356.6 km
5h 33m₹8,000–10,000Fly
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
4h 25m₹8,633–26,937Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 35m₹850–2,200
Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹27,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Thoothukudi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Tuti Melur via Salem Jn and Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Salem and Thoothukudi is 365 km. The road distance is 356.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 6h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Salem to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Salem to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Thoothukudi is to bus via Madurai which takes 6h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹27,000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Thoothukudi via Madurai in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Tuti Melur via Salem Jn and Karur in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Salem to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Thoothukudi is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Salem to Thoothukudi.
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