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Thoothukudi to Malbazar

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

2991 kmDistance
59.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33000
Sedan₹38980
SUV₹51000
Innova / MUV₹57030
Tempo Traveller₹66100
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3290
AC Seater₹5380
Non-AC Sleeper₹4790
AC Sleeper₹6880
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8420
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Train
Sleeper₹1820
Economy₹3020
Third AC₹4220
Second AC₹6010
First AC₹8400
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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 Malbazar

2991 km · ~64h 29m · About 60h 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. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 855

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1005

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1155

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

  10. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1282

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1432

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1582

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

  13. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1709

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1859

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2009

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

  16. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2136

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2286

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2436

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

  19. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2564

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2714

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2864

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

  22. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Malbazar

    Malbazar, 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 Malbazar

2991 km · ~66h 27m · 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) · ~997 km

    ~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 997)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km

    ~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1994)

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

  6. change point 2 → Malbazar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km

    ~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  7. Arrive in Malbazar

    Malbazar, 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 Malbazar

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, New Mal Jn for Malbazar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 53h 50m 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
11h 11m122 stops
11:06 AM+1dPedapariya

Change trains at Pedapariya — about 43m wait

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
11:49 AMPedapariya
37h 46m398 stops
01:35 AM+2dNagrakota

1 change · 61h 1m 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 15m wait

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
03:20 AMErode Jn
50h 16m444 stops
05:36 AM+2dNagrakota

2 changes · 64h 50m 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
14h 11m139 stops
11:06 AM+1dPedapariya

Change trains at Pedapariya — about 43m wait

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
11:49 AMPedapariya
37h 46m398 stops
01:35 AM+2dNagrakota

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 Malbazar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Malbazar is about 2991 km by road, roughly 59.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2991 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,000 · Sedan ₹38,980 · SUV ₹51,000 · Innova / MUV ₹57,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,290 · AC Seater ₹5,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,790 · AC Sleeper ₹6,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,820 · Economy ₹3,020 · Third AC ₹4,220 · Second AC ₹6,010 · First AC ₹8,400

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

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