There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the taxi from Paranur to Kālpākkamtaxi
3h 35m₹8,676–17,919Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattutrain 12694 / ...
9h 16m₹1,277–3,662Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Mahabalipurambus
11h 46mDrive 553.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkamcar 553.2 km
8h 15m₹6,195–8,947Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkamtaxi 553.2 km
8h 15m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 52m₹9,214–13,918Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kalpakkam Bypassbus
12h 26m₹1,830–5,537
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Mahabalipuram via Madurai and Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kālpākkam is 616 km. The road distance is 553.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kālpākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam via Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli, and Mahabalipuram in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Kalpakkam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +919500200014
- vetritravels14@gmail.com
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam is 553 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kālpākkam.
There are 228+ hotels available in Kālpākkam.