There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Papanasam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapallibus Thoothukudi - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasamtrain 06646 / ...
7h 29m₹593–2,465Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06646 / ...
7h 48m₹353–2,789Drive 313.8 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Papanasamcar 313.8 km
4h 43m₹3,537–5,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Papanasamtaxi 313.8 km
4h 43m₹7,000–8,500Fly Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
7h 36m₹12,196–24,369Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
8h 8mFly Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Papanasamtrain
8h 26m₹7,876–19,219Taxi to Madurai, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
8h 33m₹9,234–25,368
Thoothukudi to Papanasam by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Papanasam is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Papanasam is 340 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Papanasam without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Thoothukudi to Papanasam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Papanasam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Papanasam is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Papanasam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Papanasam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Papanasam is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Thoothukudi to Papanasam.
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