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How to get fromThoothukudi to Pichavaramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaramtrain train 06018
    8h 51m
    ₹1,031–3,020

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus Thoothukudi - Madurai
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus bus
    10h 45m
    ₹1,340–3,065

  3. Drive  407.4 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Pichavaramcar car 407.4 km
    6h 6m
    ₹4,554–6,577

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pichavaramtaxi taxi 407.4 km
    6h 6m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane TCR - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    ₹10,566–32,569

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    6h 40m
    ₹8,596–18,919

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TCR - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h 27m
    ₹8,976–27,469

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,907Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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.

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