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Thoothukudi to Munger

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

2661 kmDistance
53.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29370
Sedan₹34690
SUV₹45390
Innova / MUV₹50760
Tempo Traveller₹58840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2930
AC Seater₹4790
Non-AC Sleeper₹4260
AC Sleeper₹6120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7500
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Train
Sleeper₹1630
Economy₹2690
Third AC₹3760
Second AC₹5350
First AC₹7480
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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 Munger

2661 km · ~57h 13m · About 53h of driving split over 6 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. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 444

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 594

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 744

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

  7. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 887

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1187

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

  10. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1331

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1481

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1631

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

  13. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1774

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1924

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2074

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

  16. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2218

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2368

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2518

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

  19. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Munger

    Munger, Bihar

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 Munger

2661 km · ~59h 9m · 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) · ~887 km

    ~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 887)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km

    ~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1774)

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

  6. change point 2 → Munger

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km

    ~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530

  7. Arrive in Munger

    Munger, Bihar

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 Munger

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 52h 59m 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

YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp#15227 · Express
09:59 AMKorukkupet Jn
38h 45m411 stops
12:44 AM+2dDanauli Phlwria

2 changes · 57h 40m in total

Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express#16611 · Express
09:30 PMTuticorin
10h52 stops
07:30 AM+1dCoimbatore Jn

Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Coimbatore-Jaipur Express#12969 · Superfast
09:15 AMCoimbatore Jn
4h 23m39 stops
01:38 PMJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 2h 37m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
04:15 PMJolarpettai
38h 55m416 stops
07:10 AM+2dJamalpur Jn

2 changes · 59h 25m 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 25m124 stops
11:20 AM+1dGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 10h 40m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
10:00 PMGudur Jn
33h 10m371 stops
07:10 AM+2dJamalpur Jn

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 Munger: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Munger is about 2661 km by road, roughly 53.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2661 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,370 · Sedan ₹34,690 · SUV ₹45,390 · Innova / MUV ₹50,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,930 · AC Seater ₹4,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,260 · AC Sleeper ₹6,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,500
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,690 · Third AC ₹3,760 · Second AC ₹5,350 · First AC ₹7,480

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

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