There are 6 ways to get from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
5h 56m₹7,604–16,963Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06742 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
12h 38m₹1,020–5,044Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus 57X
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
13h 11mDrive 612.2 km
- Drive from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudicar 612.2 km
8h 56m₹6,895–9,959Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyapalayam to Thoothukuditaxi 612.2 km
8h 56m₹13,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatrebus 57X
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
13h 34m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Periapalayam Bus Stand and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kavaraippettai and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Periyapalayam and Thoothukudi is 661 km. The road distance is 612.2 km.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Periapalayam Bus Stand station.
Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kavaraippettai station.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 11m.
What companies run services between Periyapalayam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Periyapalayam to Tuti Melur via Kavaraippettai, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar, Washermenpet, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–210
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–210
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar station.
Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi is 612 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Periyapalayam to Thoothukudi.
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