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Thoothukudi to Dinhata

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

2953 kmDistance
59.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32580
Sedan₹38490
SUV₹50350
Innova / MUV₹56310
Tempo Traveller₹65270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3250
AC Seater₹5320
Non-AC Sleeper₹4720
AC Sleeper₹6790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8320
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Train
Sleeper₹1800
Economy₹2980
Third AC₹4160
Second AC₹5940
First AC₹8300
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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 Dinhata

2953 km · ~63h 44m · About 59h 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. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 422

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 572

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 722

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

  7. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 844

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 994

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1144

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

  10. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1266

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1416

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1566

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

  13. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1687

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1837

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1987

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

  16. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2109

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2259

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2409

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

  19. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2531

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2681

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2831

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

  22. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dinhata

    Dinhata, 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 Dinhata

2953 km · ~65h 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) · ~984 km

    ~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 984)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~984 km

    ~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1969)

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

  6. change point 2 → Dinhata

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~984 km

    ~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  7. Arrive in Dinhata

    Dinhata, 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 Dinhata

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 54h 23m 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
9h 18m99 stops
09:13 AM+1dKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 46m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:59 AMKorukkupet Jn
40h 9m423 stops
02:08 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

1 change · 57h 33m 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
47h 3m504 stops
02:08 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

2 changes · 65h 23m in total

Tuticorin Tiruchendur Passenger#56767 · Passenger
08:45 AMTuticorin
2h 25m10 stops
11:10 AMTirunelveli

Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 9h 45m wait

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
08:55 PMTirunelveli
12h 18m116 stops
09:13 AM+1dKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 46m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:59 AMKorukkupet Jn
40h 9m423 stops
02:08 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

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 Dinhata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Dinhata is about 2953 km by road, roughly 59.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2953 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,580 · Sedan ₹38,490 · SUV ₹50,350 · Innova / MUV ₹56,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,250 · AC Seater ₹5,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · AC Sleeper ₹6,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,980 · Third AC ₹4,160 · Second AC ₹5,940 · First AC ₹8,300

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

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