There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaramtrain 06018
8h 51m₹1,031–3,020Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 45m₹1,340–3,065Drive 407.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pichavaramcar 407.4 km
6h 6m₹4,561–6,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pichavaramtaxi 407.4 km
6h 6m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Pondicherry, taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
6h 33m₹11,066–33,569Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 45m₹9,096–18,919
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pichavaram is 486 km. The road distance is 407.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pichavaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram via Madurai, Mattuthavani, and Chidambaram in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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 Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–11,000
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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is 407 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram.
There are 67+ hotels available in Pichavaram.