There are 6 ways to get from Perungudi to Thoothukudi by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 35m₹7,758–17,388Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
11h 43m₹453–3,572Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
11h 12m₹686–4,432Drive 581.3 km
- Drive from Perungudi to Thoothukudicar 581.3 km
8h 33m₹6,472–9,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perungudi to Thoothukuditaxi 581.3 km
8h 33m₹13,000–16,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungudi to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gatebus FlixBus IN5112
12h 45m₹850–2,900
Perungudi to Thoothukudi by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perungudi to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Perungudi to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Perungudi and arriving at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Perungudi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Guindy and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Perungudi and Thoothukudi is 554 km. The road distance is 581.3 km.
The best way to get from Perungudi to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Perungudi to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Perungudi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Perungudi station.
Perungudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Perungudi to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,500 and takes 11h 12m, you could also train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Perungudi, 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 Tambaram to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungudi to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- 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
Perungudi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate station.
Perungudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perungudi to Thoothukudi is 581 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Perungudi to Thoothukudi.
Book your Perungudi to Thoothukudi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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