There are 5 ways to get from Punalūr to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Pudur
best- Take the train from Punalur to Sengottaitrain 16102 / ...
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16846
6h 33m₹375–3,108Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16730
9h 29m₹320–2,545Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 59mDrive 169.9 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Thoothukudicar 169.9 km
2h 35m₹1,915–2,767Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Thoothukuditaxi 169.9 km
2h 35m₹3,900–4,700
Punalūr to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Punalūr to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Tuti Melur via Sengottai and Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Punalūr and Thoothukudi is 189 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Thoothukudi without a car is to train via Pudur which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Punalūr to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Punalūr to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Thoothukudi is to train via Pudur which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a train from Punalur to Tuti Melur via Sengottai and Maniyachchi Jn in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punalur to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Punalur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Punalūr to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Punalūr to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sengottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Thoothukudi is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Punalūr to Thoothukudi.
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