Thoothukudi to Gir National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Gir National Park, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Gir National Park
2054 km · ~44h 25m · About 41h of driving split over 5 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.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 822Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 972Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1122Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1232Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1382Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1643Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1793Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1943Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gir National ParkGir National Park, Gujarat
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 Gir National Park
2054 km · ~45h 39m · 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) · ~685 km
~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 685)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~685 km
~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1369)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gir National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~685 km
~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Arrive in Gir National Park
Gir National Park, Gujarat
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 Gir National Park
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Thoothukudi to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Gir National Park is about 2054 km by road, roughly 41.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2054 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹78,828 · Ertiga ₹1,00,395 · Innova ₹1,04,708 · Innova Crysta ₹1,29,025 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,78,036
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,260 · AC Seater ₹3,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,290 · AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,800
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,080 · Third AC ₹2,910 · Second AC ₹4,140 · First AC ₹5,780
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Thoothukudi to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kodaikanal230 km from Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu
- Mannarkkad395 km from Thoothukudi
Kerala
- Nagarhole550 km from Thoothukudi
Karnataka
- Horanadu760 km from Thoothukudi
Karnataka
- Cavelossim1095 km from Thoothukudi
Goa
- Harihareshwar1510 km from Thoothukudi
Maharashtra
Hotels in Gir National Park
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Things to Do in Gir National Park
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Extend Your Trip
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