There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 57m₹359–2,723Drive 592.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thoothukudicar 592.4 km
8h 48m₹6,633–9,581Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thoothukuditaxi 592.4 km
8h 48m₹13,000–16,000Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
12h 15m₹558–1,427
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Thoothukudi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Thoothukudi is 597 km. The road distance is 592.4 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs .
The bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi takes 9h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Thoothukudi, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi hourly, and the journey takes 9h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi station.
Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Thoothukudi.
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