There are 4 ways to get from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Andipatti to Madurai Jntrain 20602
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
4h 46m₹660–2,749Bus
- Take the bus from Andipatti to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
5h 48m₹866–1,999Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Periyakulam to Thoothukudicar 201.2 km
3h 13m₹1,956–2,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyakulam to Thoothukuditaxi 201.2 km
3h 13m₹4,600–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Andipatti and arriving at Thoothukudi via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Andipatti and arriving at Tuti Melur via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Periyakulam and Thoothukudi is 236 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Periyakulam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Andipatti station.
Periyakulam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Andipatti station.
The best way to get from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Periyakulam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Periyakulam to Tuti Melur via Andipatti and Madurai Jn in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi via Andipatti, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Madurai in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Andipatti to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Andipatti to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Periyakulam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Periyakulam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyakulam to Thoothukudi is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Periyakulam to Thoothukudi.
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