There are 6 ways to get from Perambūr to Thoothukudi by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 42m₹7,688–16,582Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
11h 17m₹548–4,387Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
10h 44m₹609–4,327Drive 594.8 km
- Drive from Perambūr to Thoothukudicar 594.8 km
8h 44m₹6,658–9,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perambūr to Thoothukuditaxi 594.8 km
8h 44m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
12h 32m₹666–2,264
Perambūr to Thoothukudi by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perambūr to Thoothukudi is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Perambūr to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Perambūr to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Sayani Theatre and arriving at Thoothukudi via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Perambūr to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Perambūr and Thoothukudi is 568 km. The road distance is 594.8 km.
The best way to get from Perambūr to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Perambūr to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Perambūr to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Perambūr to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Perambūr to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,400 and takes 10h 44m, you could also train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Perambūr, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi every 2 hours, and the journey takes 9h 55m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Perambūr to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi station.
Perambūr to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perambūr to Thoothukudi is 595 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Perambūr to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.

























