There are 6 ways to get from Panruti to Thoothukudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Villupuram to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
7h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Panruti to Tuti Melurtrain 06017
9h 22m₹300–2,300Drive 423.8 km
- Drive from Panruti to Thoothukudicar 423.8 km
6h 19m₹4,838–6,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panruti to Thoothukuditaxi 423.8 km
6h 19m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the taxi from Panruti to Pondicherry (PNY)taxi
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane PNY - TCR
15h 35m₹10,761–34,540Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Panruti to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
6h 24m₹8,313–18,796
Panruti to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Panruti to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Panruti to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Panruti to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Villupuram and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Panruti and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Panruti and Thoothukudi is 462 km. The road distance is 423.8 km.
The best way to get from Panruti to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Panruti to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Panruti to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Villupuram station.
Panruti to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Panruti station.
The best way to get from Panruti to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Panruti, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Panruti to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Villupuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Panruti to Tuti Melur once a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–33,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–34,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–33,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–34,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Panruti to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Panruti to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Villupuram to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Panruti to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Panruti to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panruti to Thoothukudi is 424 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Panruti to Thoothukudi.
There are 26+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.