There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Panruti by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Villupurambus Thoothukudi - Villupuram
9h 15m₹631–2,265Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Panrutitrain 06018
9h 27m₹300–2,300Drive 425.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Panruticar 425.9 km
6h 21m₹4,167–6,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Panrutitaxi 425.9 km
6h 21m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Pondicherry, taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Panrutitaxi
5h 50m₹10,266–32,519Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Panrutitrain
5h 49m₹8,326–16,819
Thoothukudi to Panruti by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Panruti is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Panruti is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Panruti. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Villupuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Panruti. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Panruti is 452 km. The road distance is 425.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Panruti without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Thoothukudi to Panruti, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Panruti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Panruti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Panruti is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Panruti, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Villupuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Panruti once a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–32,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tambaram to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–12,000
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
Thoothukudi to Panruti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Villupuram station.
Thoothukudi to Panruti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Panruti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Panruti is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Thoothukudi to Panruti.
There are 12+ hotels available in Panruti.