There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 20692 / ...
8h 1m₹972–3,636Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06018
8h 26m₹867–2,768Bus via Nagapattinam
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
8h 59mDrive 366.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadicar 366.2 km
5h 26m₹4,093–5,912Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Tharangambaditaxi 366.2 km
5h 26m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
6h 30m₹8,320–17,154Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Myladuthuraibus
9h 56m₹1,150–2,815Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
8h 15m₹8,816–27,219
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Nagapattinam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Mayiladuturai J via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Tharangambadi is 465 km. The road distance is 366.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagapattinam, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Tharangambadi, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Tharangambadi via Tiruchchirapali and Mayiladuturai J in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi via Madurai and Nagapattinam in around 8h 59m.
- 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 Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuti Melur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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 Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi is 366 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Thoothukudi to Tharangambadi.
There are 79+ hotels available in Tharangambadi.