There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
8h 52m₹401–3,177Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
8h 54m₹1,248–3,561Drive 453.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thoothukudicar 453.9 km
7h 8m₹5,135–7,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thoothukuditaxi 453.9 km
7h 8m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane PNY - TCR
14h 54m₹10,802–32,998Train via Thanjavur
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tuti Melurtrain 06017
11h 46m₹432–3,358Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
12h 14mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
6h 13m₹8,223–18,017
Puducherry to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thoothukudi via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thoothukudi is 530 km. The road distance is 453.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹33,000 and takes 14h 54m.
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 to Thoothukudi via Madurai in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–34,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–33,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–34,000
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 Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thanjavur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thoothukudi is 454 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Puducherry to Thoothukudi.
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