Thoothukudi to Ajmer
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 2601 km
Approx Duration: 57.8 hrs
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Ajmer is about 2601 km by road, roughly 57.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Thoothukudi to Ajmer
About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 434. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 584. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 734. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 867. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1017. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1167. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1301. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1451. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1601. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1734. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1884. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2034. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2168. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2318. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2468. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Ajmer
By bus: Thoothukudi to Ajmer
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thoothukudi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thoothukudi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thoothukudi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km Takes about 19h 16m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 867). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ajmer. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km Takes about 19h 16m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1734). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ajmer. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ajmer. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km Takes about 19h 16m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480.
- Arrive in Ajmer
By train: Thoothukudi to Ajmer
The nearest railway stations are Tuticorin for Thoothukudi and Ajmer Jn for Ajmer. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 52h 55m in total: TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp (12694) 07:45 PM Tuticorin to 10:45 PM Madurai Jn, then MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti (12651) 11:55 PM Madurai Jn to 01:36 PM Gwalior Jn, then Gwalior Udaipur Express (12965) 03:50 PM Gwalior Jn to 12:40 AM Ajmer Jn — change at Madurai Jn (about 1h 10m wait) and Gwalior Jn (about 2h 14m wait)
- With two changes, 55h 20m in total: TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp (12694) 07:45 PM Tuticorin to 10:45 PM Madurai Jn, then MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti (12651) 11:55 PM Madurai Jn to 06:47 AM Itarsi Jn, then HYDERABAD DECCAN - AJMER SF Exp (12720) 12:25 PM Itarsi Jn to 03:05 AM Ajmer Jn — change at Madurai Jn (about 1h 10m wait) and Itarsi Jn (about 5h 38m wait)
- With two changes, 63h 55m in total: Tuticorin Tiruchendur Passenger (56767) 08:45 AM Tuticorin to 11:10 AM Tirunelveli, then KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp (12641) 08:55 PM Tirunelveli to 01:33 PM Gwalior Jn, then Gwalior Udaipur Express (12965) 03:50 PM Gwalior Jn to 12:40 AM Ajmer Jn — change at Tirunelveli (about 9h 45m wait) and Gwalior Jn (about 2h 17m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2601 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,710 · Sedan ₹33,910 · SUV ₹44,370 · Innova / MUV ₹49,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,860 · AC Seater ₹4,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,160 · AC Sleeper ₹5,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,670 · Second AC ₹5,230 · First AC ₹7,310
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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