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How to get fromPoompuhar to Thoothukudiby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 43002 train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3h 58m
    ₹7,690–16,593

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain train 12693
    11h 33m
    ₹550–4,398

  3. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 56m
    ₹610–4,341

  4. Drive  591.6 km

    1. Drive from Poompuhar to Thoothukudicar car 591.6 km
    8h 40m
    ₹6,624–9,568

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 591.6 km
    8h 40m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus bus Chennai - Thoothukudi
    12h 44m
    ₹559–1,427

Poompuhar to Thoothukudi by bus and foot

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹610Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Thoothukudi, India?

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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 54m.

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