Chennai to Thoothukudi

Chennai to Thoothukudi

Chennai
Thoothukudi
Wed, Jun 5
One Way
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Chennai to Thoothukudi Schedule

Chennai to Thoothukudi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy #6E719305:45 - 07:35₹ 6,641
IndiGo Economy 07:45 - 14:05₹ 5,725
IndiGo Economy 08:50 - 15:35₹ 5,325
IndiGo Economy #6E733910:05 - 11:45₹ 8,742
IndiGo Economy #6E760513:05 - 14:35₹ 5,498
IndiGo Economy #6E717914:20 - 16:05₹ 6,877
Sasi Travels Non-AC Seater 17:25 - 02:55₹ 1,733
Tranz king travels AC Sleeper 19:15 - 06:00₹ 1,964
Apple Bus Non-AC Sleeper 21:20 - 07:00₹ 924
Vivegam Travels AC Sleeper 22:00 - 06:45₹ 1,652

Transportation from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure10:25 PM
Departures per day3
Distance546 kilometers
Transport CompaniesApple Travels, Avk Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Kingfisher Connect, KKR Travels, Lion Travels, MNT Mutharamman Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, Orange Tours, Sasi Travels, Senthur Velan Travels, Sorna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Tranz king travels, Ttt Travels, Vetri Travels, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Travelling between Chennai and Thoothukudi is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 81.78 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 81.78.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Chennai and Thoothukudi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Thoothukudi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 55m to reach Thoothukudi.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

Travelling between Chennai and Thoothukudi can be as cheap as USD 81.78 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 81.78 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Thoothukudi ?

  • 3 from Chennai to Thoothukudi starting from 05:45 Chennai Airport until 14:20 Chennai Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Thoothukudi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Thoothukudi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 81.78.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Thoothukudi

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Thoothukudi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Thoothukudi

Apple Travels, Avk Travels, Kingfisher Connect, KKR Travels, Lion Travels, MNT Mutharamman Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, Orange Tours, Sasi Travels, Senthur Velan Travels, Sorna Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Tranz king travels, Ttt Travels, Vetri Travels, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus