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Thoothukudi to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

614 kmDistance
12.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹21,527
Ertiga₹27,330
Innova₹28,491
Innova Crysta₹35,193
Tempo Traveller (12)₹48,218

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹680
AC Seater₹1,110
Non-AC Sleeper₹980
AC Sleeper₹1,410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,770
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹640
Third AC₹890
Second AC₹1,260
First AC₹1,750
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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 Bangalore

614 km · ~12h 57m · About 12h of driving split over 2 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. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 307

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 457

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

  5. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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 Bangalore

614 km · ~13h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~614 km

    ~13h 39m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,770

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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 Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:40 PMTuti Melur
12h 58m64 stops
05:38 AM+1dBangalore Cant

Other options with a change

1 change · 13h 58m in total

Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express#16611 · Express
09:30 PMTuticorin
3h 30m17 stops
01:00 AM+1dMadurai Jn

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h wait

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
02:00 AMMadurai Jn
9h 28m66 stops
11:28 AMKrishnarajapuram

1 change · 13h 58m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
12h 56m64 stops
05:31 AM+1dBangalore East

Change trains at Bangalore East — about 58m wait

Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express#12677 · Superfast
06:29 AMBangalore East
4m1 stops
06:33 AMBaiyyappanahali

1 change · 14h 40m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
10h 5m53 stops
02:40 AM+1dDharmapuri

Change trains at Dharmapuri — about 50m wait

Kannur - Yeshvantpur Express#16528 · Express
03:30 AMDharmapuri
3h 45m14 stops
07:15 AMYesvantpur 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.

Thoothukudi to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Bangalore is about 614 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 614 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹21,527 · Ertiga ₹27,330 · Innova ₹28,491 · Innova Crysta ₹35,193 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹48,218
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
  • Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Thoothukudi to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Sivakasi105 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Madurai165 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Dindigul235 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Karur315 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  5. Erode375 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  6. Hogenakkal485 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

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Cinepolis

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Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

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PVR Cinemas

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Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Thoothukudi to Bangalore (about 12.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Thoothukudi
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Extend Your Trip

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