What is the best way to travel from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Carpool for the journey to Thoothukudi from Chennai. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Thoothukudi from Chennai?
You can get to Thoothukudi with just $11 by taking a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/18/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/20/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/21/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/22/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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BlaBlaCar8h 40m06:30 PMChennai9:40 PMThoothukudi0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chennai (India) at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 PM to , Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/23/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Carpool Tuesday
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
You can get to Thoothukudi from Chennai in just 8h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/18/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/20/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/21/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/22/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Buses Monday
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BlaBlaCar8h 40m06:30 PMChennai9:40 PMThoothukudi0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chennai (India) at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 PM to , Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus10h 35m09:00 PMChennaiBus Stop6:50 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/23/2025 9:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus11h 40m07:00 PMChennaiBus Stop5:55 AMThoothukudiDhanyashree Travels Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 PM to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
What are the most popular stations in Chennai and Thoothukudi?
In Chennai, you will usually depart from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Central Station Bus Stop or Egmore Railway Station, while in Thoothukudi you will be arriving at Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Tuti Melur Train Station or Tuticorin Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Thoothukudi from Chennai? With 5 connections between 3 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chennai and Thoothukudi, you can pay as low as $11 with a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Thoothukudi in just 8h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chennai and Thoothukudi are Intrcity Smartbus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chennai and Thoothukudi is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tiruvottiyūr or to Korampallam, and look at flights from Chennai Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
The most popular companies between Chennai and Thoothukudi, are Intrcity Smartbus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus
All you need to know when you travel from Chennai to Thoothukudi
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chennai to Thoothukudi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chennai to Thoothukudi
How can I reach Thoothukudi from Chennai?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Thoothukudi from Chennai.
How far is Thoothukudi from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai and Thoothukudi is 332.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chennai and Thoothukudi?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 19 kgs, a car 91 kgs, and a flight 132 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
You can get to Thoothukudi with just $11 by taking a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.
What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Thoothukudi in just 8h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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