The Tiruchirapalli to Melakaranthai (tuticorin) bus route covers approximately 48 kms and takes about 3 hrs 23 mins. A total of 7 direct buses operated by 5 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 01:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Tiruchirapalli include Bhel Bus Stop, Central Bus Stand, Mannarpuram, Nit College, No 1 Toll Gate, Palpannai, Panjapur Bus Stand, Samayapuram, Srm Medical College, Thiruverumbur, while common drop locations in Melakaranthai (tuticorin) are Melakaranthai.
RTC and private operators such as offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 449 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



