Day trip from Madurai to Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi lies 128 km (80 mi) south of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 128 km (80 mi) apart, Thoothukudi is a realistic day trip from Madurai: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
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| Madurai | Thoothukudi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 410,760 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Thoothukudi
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Staying in Thoothukudi
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Thoothukudi. Of the 9 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Thoothukudi from Madurai?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south of Madurai; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Thoothukudi by road?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Thoothukudi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Thoothukudi?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Thoothukudi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.