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Thoothukudi to Surat

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

1945 kmDistance

38.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹21500

Sedan₹25390

SUV₹33220

Innova / MUV₹37160

Tempo Traveller₹43090

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2140

AC Seater₹3500

Non-AC Sleeper₹3110

AC Sleeper₹4470

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5500

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Train

Sleeper₹1200

Economy₹1980

Third AC₹2750

Second AC₹3920

First AC₹5480

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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.

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By Car: Thoothukudi to Surat

1945 km · ~42h 14m · About 39h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 389
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 539
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 689
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 778
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 928
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1078
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1167
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1317
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1467
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1556
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1706
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1856
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Surat
Surat, Gujarat
Hotels in Surat

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 Surat

1945 km · ~43h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~973 km
~21h 37m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
Search buses Thoothukudi to Surat
Change buses at a major city (around km 973)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Surat. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Surat
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~973 km
~21h 37m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
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Arrive in Surat
Surat, Gujarat
Hotels in Surat

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 Surat

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Surat for Surat.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 8m in total

Tuticorin Coimbatore Link Express#16611 · Express

09:30 PMTuticorin

3h 30m17 stops

01:00 AM^+1dMadurai Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h wait

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express

02:00 AMMadurai Jn

34h 38m264 stops

12:38 PM^+1dKim

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 40h 53m in total

TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp#12694 · Superfast

07:45 PMTuticorin

3h19 stops

10:45 PMMadurai Jn

1A2A3ASLFCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 3h 15m wait

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express

02:00 AMMadurai Jn

34h 38m264 stops

12:38 PM^+1dKim

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 42h 1m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express

04:35 PMTuticorin

7h 30m37 stops

12:05 AM^+1dErode Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 15m wait

COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp#16614 · Express

01:20 AMErode Jn

33h 16m243 stops

10:36 AM^+1dKim

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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