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Thoothukudi to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Asansol, West Bengal.

2480 kmDistance
49.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27380
Sedan₹32340
SUV₹42310
Innova / MUV₹47320
Tempo Traveller₹54860
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2730
AC Seater₹4460
Non-AC Sleeper₹3970
AC Sleeper₹5700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6990
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Train
Sleeper₹1520
Economy₹2510
Third AC₹3500
Second AC₹4990
First AC₹6970
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Thoothukudi to Asansol

2480 km · ~53h 36m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thoothukudi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 413

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 563

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 713

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 827

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 977

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1127

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1240

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1390

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1540

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1653

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1803

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1953

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2067

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2217

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2367

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Thoothukudi to Asansol

2480 km · ~55h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Thoothukudi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 827)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1653)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  7. Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Thoothukudi to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 19m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
7h 30m37 stops
12:05 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 15m wait

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
03:20 AMErode Jn
37h 34m351 stops
04:54 PM+1dAndal Jn

1 change · 57h 23m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
12h 47m63 stops
05:22 AM+1dBaiyyappanahali

Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 8h 40m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
02:02 PMBaiyyappanahali
35h 56m387 stops
01:58 AM+2dSitarampur

1 change · 60h 36m in total

TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp#12694 · Superfast
07:45 PMTuticorin
11h 55m112 stops
07:40 AM+1dChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 14h 50m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp#15629 · Express
10:30 PMChennai Egmore
33h 51m325 stops
08:21 AM+2dAndal Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Thoothukudi to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Asansol is about 2480 km by road, roughly 49.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2480 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,380 · Sedan ₹32,340 · SUV ₹42,310 · Innova / MUV ₹47,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,860
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,730 · AC Seater ₹4,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · AC Sleeper ₹5,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,510 · Third AC ₹3,500 · Second AC ₹4,990 · First AC ₹6,970

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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