Thoothukudi to Somnath
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Somnath, Gujarat.
Approx Distance: 2058 km
Approx Duration: 45.7 hrs
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Somnath is about 2058 km by road, roughly 45.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Thoothukudi to Somnath
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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 112 km (about 2h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 412. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 562. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 712. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 112 km (about 2h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 823. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 973. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1123. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 112 km (about 2h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1235. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1385. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 112 km (about 2h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1646. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1796. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1946. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 112 km (about 2h 14m of driving) — Arrive in Somnath
By bus: Thoothukudi to Somnath
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) · ~686 km Takes about 15h 15m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 686). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Somnath. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km Takes about 15h 15m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1372). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Somnath. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Somnath. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km Takes about 15h 15m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970.
- Arrive in Somnath
By train: Thoothukudi to Somnath
The nearest railway stations are Tuticorin for Thoothukudi and Somnath for Somnath. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 67h 10m in total: Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express (16611) 09:30 PM Tuticorin to 07:30 AM Coimbatore Jn, then Coimbatore Thrissur Passenger (56605) 04:40 PM Coimbatore Jn to 07:05 PM Shoranur Jn, then TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp (16334) 10:25 PM Shoranur Jn to 04:40 PM Veraval — change at Coimbatore Jn (about 9h 10m wait) and Shoranur Jn (about 3h 20m wait)
- With two changes, 67h 10m in total: Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express (16611) 09:30 PM Tuticorin to 07:30 AM Coimbatore Jn, then Coimbatore Kannur Fast Passenger (56651) 02:00 PM Coimbatore Jn to 04:05 PM Shoranur Jn, then TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp (16334) 10:25 PM Shoranur Jn to 04:40 PM Veraval — change at Coimbatore Jn (about 6h 30m wait) and Shoranur Jn (about 6h 20m wait)
- With two changes, 68h 25m in total: Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express (16611) 09:30 PM Tuticorin to 07:30 AM Coimbatore Jn, then Coimbatore-Jaipur Express (12969) 09:15 AM Coimbatore Jn to 06:00 PM Bhopal Jn, then Jabalpur-Somnath Express (11464) 06:55 PM Bhopal Jn to 05:55 PM Somnath — change at Coimbatore Jn (about 1h 45m wait) and Bhopal Jn (about 55m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2058 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,740 · Sedan ₹26,850 · SUV ₹35,140 · Innova / MUV ₹39,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,260 · AC Seater ₹3,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,290 · AC Sleeper ₹4,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,910 · Second AC ₹4,150 · First AC ₹5,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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