There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
5h 44m₹5,706–13,039Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattu12694
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Arcot - BypassFlixBus IN4314
14h 2m₹667–3,835Train
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Erode Jn16235 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Walajah Road Jn12676 / ...
12h 6m₹860–4,007Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagar
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Arcot - BypassFlixBus IN4314
13h 23m₹811–1,652Drive 533 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Arcot533 km
8h 2m₹5,633–8,137Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Arcot533 km
8h 2m₹13,000–16,000
Thoothukudi to Arcot by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Vandaloor Zoo and FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Arcot is 652 km. The road distance is 533 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Arcot is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 23m.
Thoothukudi to Arcot bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Arcot is 533 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Thoothukudi to Arcot.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Arcot via Erode Jn and Walajah Road Jn in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuticorin to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Kalainagar, Vandaloor Zoo, and FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur in around 13h 23m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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