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Thoothukudi to Jajpur

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

2088 kmDistance
41.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹72,038
Ertiga₹91,769
Innova₹95,715
Innova Crysta₹1,17,922
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,62,803

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,300
AC Seater₹3,760
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,340
AC Sleeper₹4,800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,900
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Train
Sleeper₹1,280
Economy₹2,120
Third AC₹2,950
Second AC₹4,210
First AC₹5,880
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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 Jajpur

2088 km · ~45h 6m · About 42h of driving split over 5 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. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 418

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 568

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 718

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

  7. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 835

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 985

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1135

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

  10. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1253

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1403

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1553

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

  13. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1670

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1820

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1970

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

  16. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jajpur

    Jajpur, Odisha

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 Jajpur

2088 km · ~46h 24m · 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) · ~696 km

    ~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 696)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km

    ~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1392)

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

  6. change point 2 → Jajpur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~696 km

    ~15h 28m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  7. Arrive in Jajpur

    Jajpur, Odisha

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 Jajpur

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Manjuri Road for Jajpur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 40h 16m 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
29h 46m307 stops
08:51 AM+1dKapali Road

1 change · 40h 16m 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

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
03:05 AMErode Jn
29h 46m253 stops
08:51 AM+1dKapali Road

1 change · 40h 16m 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 Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
03:05 AMErode Jn
29h 46m293 stops
08:51 AM+1dKapali Road

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.

Thoothukudi to Jajpur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Jajpur is about 2088 km by road, roughly 41.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2088 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹72,038 · Ertiga ₹91,769 · Innova ₹95,715 · Innova Crysta ₹1,17,922 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,62,803
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,340 · AC Sleeper ₹4,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,900
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,950 · Second AC ₹4,210 · First AC ₹5,880

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 Jajpur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Thanjavur320 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Kumbakonam360 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Velankanni365 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Chidambaram435 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  5. Cuddalore485 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Jajpur

Visit Biraja Temple

The Biraja Temple, or Birija Kshetra, or Biraja Mandira, is a historic Hindu temple located in Jajpur (about 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Bhubaneswar), Odisha,…

Visit Varahanatha Temple

The Varahanatha Temple, also known as Yajna Varaha Temple, is a Hindu temple complex, located on the left bank of the Vaitarani River on an island formed by the river,…

Visit Budha Ganesha Temple

Budha Ganesha Temple or the temple of Ganesha in his old age form is found near the Dasashwamedh Ghat of Baitarani River in Jajpur. It is very near to Yajna Varaha…

Visit Saptamatruka Temple

Saptamaruka Temple is Hindu temple in Jajpur in the Indian state of Odisha. Temple is dedicated to Hindu Tantric and Puranic goddesses Saptamatrikas.

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Suggested Jajpur Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Jajpur

  • Travel from Thoothukudi to Jajpur (about 41.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Biraja Temple

Day 2Explore Jajpur

  • Visit Varahanatha Temple
  • Visit Budha Ganesha Temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Saptamatruka Temple
  • Head back to Thoothukudi
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