There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 24m₹8,176–15,569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattutrain 12694 / ...
9h 27m₹437–3,362Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagarbus
9h 58m₹460–3,054Drive 563 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Perungalathurcar 563 km
8h 17m₹5,508–7,956Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Perungalathurtaxi 563 km
8h 17m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 36m₹8,214–12,568Bus via FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
11h 15m₹800–2,800
Thoothukudi to Perungalathur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Perungulattur via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Perungalathur is 555 km. The road distance is 563 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Perungalathur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate station.
Thoothukudi to Perungalathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Perungalathur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Perungalathur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Thoothukudi to Perungalathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Perungalathur is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Thoothukudi to Perungalathur.
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