There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Manapparai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypass
4h 17m₹942–1,386Train via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Dindigul Jn12694 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Manaparai06498 / ...
6h 2m₹309–2,434Train
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Manaparai16128
4h 29m₹1,200–2,694Drive 234.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Manapparai234.8 km
3h 32m₹2,480–3,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Manapparai234.8 km
3h 32m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Thoothukudi - Old Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus StandFlixBus IN4352
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manaparai09519 / ...
5h 58m₹448–1,916
Thoothukudi to Manapparai by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Manapparai is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Manapparai is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Manapparai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Manaparai via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Manapparai is 233 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Manapparai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Thoothukudi to Manapparai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Manapparai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Manapparai is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 29m.
Thoothukudi to Manapparai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Manapparai is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Thoothukudi to Manapparai.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Manapparai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–490 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Manaparai once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Manaparai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Manaparai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuticorin to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Manaparai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–490
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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