There are 5 ways to get from Potheri to Thoothukudi by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 45m₹7,665–17,585Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 24m₹432–3,367Bus
- Take the bus from SRM University to Tuticorinbus
9h 20m₹440–2,700Drive 549.2 km
- Drive from Potheri to Thoothukudicar 549.2 km
8h 3m₹6,174–8,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Thoothukuditaxi 549.2 km
8h 3m₹12,000–15,000
Potheri to Thoothukudi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SRM University and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Potheri and Thoothukudi is 567 km. The road distance is 549.2 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Potheri to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Potheri to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 20m, you could also train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from SRM University to Tuticorin every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹440–1,300 and the journey takes 9h 20m. FlixBus India also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Chengalpattu to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from SRM University to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹600–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from SRM University to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Potheri to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Thoothukudi is 549 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Potheri to Thoothukudi.
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