There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
4h 54m₹5,626–13,769Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Salem Jn16235 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn12602 / ...
11h 6m₹442–3,382Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Vellore
11h 14m₹810–1,376Drive 535.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi535.6 km
8h 3m₹5,661–8,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi535.6 km
8h 3m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jn
7h 46m₹6,476–12,429Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Thoothukudi - Old Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus StandFlixBus IN4352
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn16340 / ...
13h 14m₹558–2,716
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Katpadi Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kātpādi is 693 km. The road distance is 535.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 14m.
Thoothukudi to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kātpādi is 536 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kātpādi.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Katpadi Jn via Salem Jn in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Vellore once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,100 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
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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
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tuticorin to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹220–260
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–260
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Thoothukudi - Old Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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