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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 16857 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain train 12693
    8h 52m
    ₹401–3,177

  2. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus
    9h 18m

  3. Drive  453.9 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Thoothukudicar car 453.9 km
    7h 8m
    ₹4,403–6,359

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 453.9 km
    7h 8m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly from Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane PNY - TCR
    15h 44m
    ₹10,302–33,998

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 40m

  7. Train via Thanjavur

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain train 16861
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tuti Melurtrain train 06017
    11h 46m
    ₹432–3,358

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    6h 13m
    ₹8,223–16,017

Puducherry to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Pondicherry to Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Thoothukudi via Tiruchirappalli and Madurai in around 9h 18m.

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