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Thoothukudi to Nanded

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

1509 kmDistance
30.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹57,871
Ertiga₹73,716
Innova₹76,885
Innova Crysta₹94,729
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,30,756

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,660
AC Seater₹2,720
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,410
AC Sleeper₹3,470
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,280
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Train
Sleeper₹940
Economy₹1,540
Third AC₹2,140
Second AC₹3,050
First AC₹4,260
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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 Nanded

1509 km · ~32h 51m · About 30h of driving split over 4 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. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 377

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 527

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 677

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

  7. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 755

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 905

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1055

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

  10. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1132

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1282

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1432

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

  13. 77 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Nanded

    Nanded, Maharashtra

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 Nanded

1509 km · ~33h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~755 km

    ~16h 47m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 755)

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

  4. change point 1 → Nanded

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~755 km

    ~16h 47m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Arrive in Nanded

    Nanded, Maharashtra

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 Nanded

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 57m 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 30m wait

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
12:15 AMMadurai Jn
29h 27m199 stops
05:42 AM+1dChudawa

1 change · 37h 7m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
3h 10m17 stops
07:45 PMMadurai Jn

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 4h 30m wait

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
12:15 AMMadurai Jn
29h 27m199 stops
05:42 AM+1dChudawa

1 change · 54h 20m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
04:35 PMTuticorin
14h 5m66 stops
06:40 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 16h 20m wait

Bangalore-Nanded Express#16594 · Express
11:00 PMBangalore City Jn
23h 55m104 stops
10:55 PM+1dHuzur Sahib Nanded

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 Nanded: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thoothukudi to Nanded is about 1509 km by road, roughly 30.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1509 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹57,871 · Ertiga ₹73,716 · Innova ₹76,885 · Innova Crysta ₹94,729 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,30,756
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,660 · AC Seater ₹2,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,410 · AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,140 · Second AC ₹3,050 · First AC ₹4,260

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nanded.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Thoothukudi to Nanded. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Madurai165 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Karur315 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Salem420 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Hosur575 km from Thoothukudi

    Tamil Nadu

  5. Kolar630 km from Thoothukudi

    Karnataka

  6. Raichur1080 km from Thoothukudi

    Karnataka

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Things to Do in Nanded

Visit Hazur Sahib Takht and take part in the Ganga-Jal Seva (holy…

Spend time at the most sacred Sikh shrine in Nanded, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji breathed his last. You can join the morning or evening ritual of washing the marble…

2 to 3 hours

Attend the evening Aarti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Nanded)

Head to the modern and serene Swaminarayan temple in the city for its melodious evening aarti and devotional singing. The temple’s clean, peaceful ambience is a lovely…

1 hour

Take a peaceful boat ride on the Godavari River at the Nanded Ghats

Hire a small rowboat (seasonal) from the ghats near the temple, especially at sunset, to see the riverside temples and the fort from the water. This is a calm, scenic…

1 hour

Visit the ancient Kandhar Fort (about 35 km from Nanded)

Drive to this 9th-century Rashtrakuta-era hill fort, which is a hidden gem with carved rock-cut steps, a deep stepwell, and panoramic views of the surrounding farmland.…

3 to 4 hours (including travel)

Explore the Nanded Fort (also called the Sikh Fort)

Walk through the historic fort that houses the Hazur Sahib complex, with its high walls, bastions, and a small museum displaying weapons and relics from the Guru’s…

1.5 hours

Stroll through the Nanded Vegetable Market and sample local street…

Wander through the bustling wholesale and retail market near the old city, where you can try local Maharashtrian snacks like bhajji (gram flour fritters) and sabudana…

1.5 hours

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Suggested Nanded Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit Hazur Sahib (Takht Sachkhand) for morning darshan and listen to the kirtan; explore the museum showcasing Guru Gobind…
  • Walk through the Langar Hall and participate in the community meal (free, but you may donate) to experience the Sikh tradition…
  • Stroll along the Godavari Ghat near the gurudwara, watching the evening aarti and local pilgrims performing rituals.

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit the Shri Kaleshwari Mandir, a 12th-century Shiva temple with intricate carvings, located about 12 km from the city centre…
  • Explore the Hazrat Shaha Baba Dargah, a peaceful Sufi shrine in the old city, and learn about Nanded’s syncretic history from a…
  • Spend the late afternoon at the Nanded Fort (Qila), a small but scenic Mughal-era structure, then browse the nearby Sarafa…

Day 3Day 3

  • Morning boat ride on the Godavari at Kandhar Ghat (about 20 km from Nanded), where you can see birdlife and local fishermen;…
  • Visit the nearby village of Degloor (35 km) to see a cooperative sugar factory and interact with farmers in their fields…
  • Return to Nanded and spend the late afternoon at the Sikh Heritage Garden near Hazur Sahib, a landscaped park with statues of…

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