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Thoothukudi to Delhi

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

2871 kmDistance
57.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31680
Sedan₹37420
SUV₹48960
Innova / MUV₹54750
Tempo Traveller₹63460
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3160
AC Seater₹5170
Non-AC Sleeper₹4590
AC Sleeper₹6600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8090
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Train
Sleeper₹1750
Economy₹2900
Third AC₹4050
Second AC₹5770
First AC₹8070
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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 Delhi

2871 km · ~62h 5m · About 57h of driving split over 7 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. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 410

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 560

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 710

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

  7. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 820

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 970

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1120

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

  10. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1230

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1380

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1530

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

  13. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1641

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1791

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1941

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

  16. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2051

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2201

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2351

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

  19. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2461

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2611

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2761

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

  22. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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 Delhi

2871 km · ~63h 48m · 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) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 957)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1914)

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

  6. change point 2 → Delhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  7. Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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 Delhi

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, New Delhi for Delhi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 15m in total

TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp#12694 · Superfast
07:45 PMTuticorin
34m6 stops
08:19 PMVanchimaniyachi

Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 1h 11m wait

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
09:30 PMVanchimaniyachi
44h 30m419 stops
06:00 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

1 change · 46h 15m in total

TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp#12694 · Superfast
07:45 PMTuticorin
3h19 stops
10:45 PMMadurai Jn

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 10m wait

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti
11:55 PMMadurai Jn
42h 5m406 stops
06:00 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

1 change · 48h 10m in total

Tuticorin Tirunelveli Passenger#56827 · Passenger
05:50 PMTuticorin
1h 25m7 stops
07:15 PMNaraikkinar

Change trains at Naraikkinar — about 2h 5m wait

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
09:20 PMNaraikkinar
44h 40m420 stops
06:00 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

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 Delhi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Delhi is about 2871 km by road, roughly 57.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2871 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,680 · Sedan ₹37,420 · SUV ₹48,960 · Innova / MUV ₹54,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,160 · AC Seater ₹5,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,590 · AC Sleeper ₹6,600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,750 · Economy ₹2,900 · Third AC ₹4,050 · Second AC ₹5,770 · First AC ₹8,070

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

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