Thoothukudi to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Durgapur, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Durgapur
2486 km · ~53h 43m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 414Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 564Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 714Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 829Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 979Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1129Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1243Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1393Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1657Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1807Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1957Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2072Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2222Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2372Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Durgapur
2486 km · ~55h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~829 km
~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Change buses at a major city (around km 829)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~829 km
~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1657)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Durgapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~829 km
~18h 25m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Durgapur for Durgapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 48h 19m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 3h 15m wait
1 change · 56h 57m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 8h 40m wait
1 change · 60h 36m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 14h 50m wait
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 Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Durgapur is about 2486 km by road, roughly 49.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2486 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,450 · Sedan ₹32,420 · SUV ₹42,410 · Innova / MUV ₹47,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,730 · AC Seater ₹4,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,980 · AC Sleeper ₹5,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,520 · Third AC ₹3,510 · Second AC ₹5,000 · First AC ₹6,990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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