There are 6 ways to get from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
4h 19m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thoothukudibus Tiruchirapalli - Thoothukudi
4h 25m₹450–1,400Drive 267.6 km
- Drive from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudicar 267.6 km
4h 4m₹2,997–4,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukuditaxi 267.6 km
4h 4m₹6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
5h 8m₹9,064–28,308Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 10m
Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tiruchirapalli and arriving at Thoothukudi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruchchirapali and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Tiruchirappalli and Thoothukudi is 313 km. The road distance is 267.6 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruchirapalli station.
Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹29,000 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Tiruchirappalli, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thoothukudi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus India also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thoothukudi station.
Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi.
Book your Tiruchirappalli to Thoothukudi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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