There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain 16862 / ...
3h 54m₹451–2,425Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
4h 15m₹465–2,447Drive 132.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Idaikatturcar 132.2 km
2h 10m₹1,481–2,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Idaikatturtaxi 132.2 km
2h 10m₹3,100–3,700Bus via Thoothukudi
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
5h 5m₹770–1,825
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Idaikattur is 187 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Idaikattur, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Idaikattur via Kovilpatti and Manamadurai Jn in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuticorin to Idaikattur via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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 Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Idaikattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Idaikattur is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Thoothukudi to Idaikattur.
There are five+ hotels available in Idaikattur.