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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
    ₹8,190–15,593

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    11h 1m

  4. Drive  591.6 km

    1. Drive from Poompuhar to Thoothukudicar car 591.6 km
    8h 40m
    ₹5,786–8,358

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Spic Nagar

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Spic Nagarbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    11h 41m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,907Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

MRM Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi hourly, and the journey takes 10h 10m. 11 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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