There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ekambarakuppan Halttrain
5h 19m₹8,076–17,224Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Villupuram Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ekambarakuppan Halttrain 16112 / ...
13h 20m₹809–3,988Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Pallipattutaxi
11h 58m₹1,231–2,739Drive 586.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pallipattucar 586.8 km
8h 53m₹6,568–9,487Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pallipattutaxi 586.8 km
8h 53m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Chitoorbus
- Take the taxi from Chitoor to Pallipattutaxi
7h 21m₹9,126–19,369Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruthanibus
13h 21m₹1,720–3,765
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Tiruthani via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ekambarakuppan Halt via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pallipattu is 677 km. The road distance is 586.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pallipattu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Pallipattu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pallipattu, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Pallipattu via Villupuram Jn and Ekambarakuppan Halt in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu via Madurai and Tiruthani in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ekambarakuppan Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ekambarakuppan Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Chitoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹290–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Tiruthani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–16,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Pallipattu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Pallipattu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Pallipattu is 587 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Thoothukudi to Pallipattu.
There are two+ hotels available in Pallipattu.




























