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Thoothukudi to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Cuttack, Odisha.

2008 kmDistance
40.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22190
Sedan₹26200
SUV₹34290
Innova / MUV₹38350
Tempo Traveller₹44480
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2210
AC Seater₹3610
Non-AC Sleeper₹3210
AC Sleeper₹4620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5670
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Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2040
Third AC₹2840
Second AC₹4050
First AC₹5650
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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 Cuttack

2008 km · ~43h 30m · About 40h of driving split over 5 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. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

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

  7. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 803

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 953

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1103

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

  10. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1205

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1355

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1505

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

  13. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1606

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1756

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1906

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

  16. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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 Cuttack

2008 km · ~44h 36m · 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) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 669)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1339)

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

  6. change point 2 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  7. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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 Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Barang for Cuttack.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 47m 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 wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
03:05 AMErode Jn
28h 17m288 stops
07:22 AM+1dCuttack

1 change · 38h 47m 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 wait

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
03:05 AMErode Jn
28h 17m234 stops
07:22 AM+1dCuttack

1 change · 41h 34m in total

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

Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 6h 9m wait

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
11:31 AMBaiyyappanahali
22h 38m248 stops
10:09 AM+1dCuttack

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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Cuttack is about 2008 km by road, roughly 40.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2008 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,190 · Sedan ₹26,200 · SUV ₹34,290 · Innova / MUV ₹38,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,480
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,210 · AC Seater ₹3,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,210 · AC Sleeper ₹4,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,670
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,040 · Third AC ₹2,840 · Second AC ₹4,050 · First AC ₹5,650

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

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