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

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There are 7 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 Villupuram Jn to Tuti Melurtrain train 12693
    8h 52m
    ₹400–3,126

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus Madurai - Thoothukudi
    8h 54m
    ₹1,248–3,561

  3. Drive 453.9 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Thoothukudicar car 453.9 km
    7h 8m
    ₹5,105–7,373

  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
    14h 54m
    ₹12,802–28,998

  6. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus bus
    12h 14m

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    6h 21m
    ₹7,920–19,676

Puducherry to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thoothukudi via Madurai in around 8h 54m.

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