There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain 06701 / ...
5h 1m₹665–2,712Bus
- 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 Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu
6hDrive 201.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Periyakulamcar 201.1 km
3h 13m₹2,268–3,276Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Periyakulamtaxi 201.1 km
3h 13m₹4,600–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Andipatti via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Periyakulam is 238 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Periyakulam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Periyakulam, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Periyakulam via Madurai Jn and Andipatti in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Periyakulam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Periyakulam is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Thoothukudi to Periyakulam.
There are 566+ hotels available in Periyakulam.