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 Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 13m₹779–4,312Drive 453.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thoothukudicar 453.9 km
7h 8m₹5,054–7,300Taxi
- 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 44m₹10,302–32,998Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus
10h 25m₹1,181–4,087Train via Thanjavur
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Thanjavurtrain 16861
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tuti Melurtrain 06017
11h 46m₹432–3,358Train 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₹7,723–17,017
Puducherry to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Thoothukudi via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
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 Hans Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 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 ₹750 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 13m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹33,000 and takes 14h 44m.
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 Madurai in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- 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
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–33,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Holiday Appeal Private Limited
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–400
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Hans 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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