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The 14 Best Day Trips from Thoothukudi

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Thoothukudi, India, led by Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thiruvananthapuram. The closest is Tirunelveli, about 1 hr by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Thoothukudi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Madurai128 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Tirunelveli50 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Thiruvananthapuram134 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Sivakasi84 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Nāgercoil101 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Rajapalayam99 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Paramagudi100 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kovilpatti54 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Kadayanallur93 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Neyyāttinkara122 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Aruppukkottai83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Srivilliputhur99 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Virudunagar93 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Thenkasi92 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Thoothukudi

  1. 1

    Madurai, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north of Thoothukudi4 hr round trip

    Known for Athisayam.

    Also nearby: Avaniyāpuram.

  2. 2

    Tirunelveli, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km west of Thoothukudi2 hr round trip

    Known for Chellapandian.

  3. 3

    Thiruvananthapuram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Thoothukudi4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Sivakasi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Thoothukudi2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Nāgercoil, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-west of Thoothukudi3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Rajapalayam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-west of Thoothukudi3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Paramagudi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Thoothukudi3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kovilpatti, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Thoothukudi2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Kadayanallur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Thoothukudi2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Neyyāttinkara, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Thoothukudi3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Aruppukkottai, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Thoothukudi2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Srivilliputhur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-west of Thoothukudi3 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Virudunagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north of Thoothukudi2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Thenkasi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Thoothukudi2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Thoothukudi to Madurai

A realistic pace for Madurai, 128 km from Thoothukudi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Thoothukudi
  2. 09:30Arrive in Madurai (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Athisayam
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Madurai
  6. 15:30Head back to Thoothukudi
  7. 17:30Home in Thoothukudi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Thoothukudi?
The best day trips from Thoothukudi are Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thiruvananthapuram, Sivakasi, Nāgercoil. The closest is Tirunelveli, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Thoothukudi?
Tirunelveli is the closest, 50 km west of Thoothukudi, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Thoothukudi?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Thoothukudi: Tirunelveli (1 hr), Kovilpatti (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Thoothukudi for a day out?
Madurai is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km north of Thoothukudi and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Thoothukudi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Thiruvananthapuram at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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