Thoothukudi to Dawki
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Dawki, Meghalaya.
Approx Distance: 3047 km
Approx Duration: 67.7 hrs
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Dawki is about 3047 km by road, roughly 67.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Thoothukudi to Dawki
About 61h of driving split over 7 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.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 435. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 585. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 735. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 871. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1021. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1171. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1306. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1456. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1606. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1741. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1891. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2041. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2176. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2326. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2476. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2612. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2762. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2912. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Arrive in Dawki
By bus: Thoothukudi to Dawki
4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~762 km Takes about 16h 56m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 762). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dawki. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km Takes about 16h 56m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1524). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dawki. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km Takes about 16h 56m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2285). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dawki. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Dawki. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km Takes about 16h 56m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180.
- Arrive in Dawki
By train: Thoothukudi to Dawki
The nearest railway stations are Tuticorin for Thoothukudi and Silchar (about 86 km away) for Dawki. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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 3047 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,620 · Sedan ₹39,710 · SUV ₹51,950 · Innova / MUV ₹58,090 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,350 · AC Seater ₹5,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · AC Sleeper ₹7,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,860 · Economy ₹3,080 · Third AC ₹4,300 · Second AC ₹6,120 · First AC ₹8,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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