There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
9h 12m₹1,133–3,889Bus
- 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 Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 3mDrive 407.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pichavaramcar 407.4 km
6h 6m₹4,581–6,616Taxi
- 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
5h 38m₹14,066–30,569Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 45m₹1,340–3,065Fly 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
7h 25m₹8,596–19,919Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
9h₹12,976–25,469
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pichavaram is 487 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 9h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pichavaram, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Pichavaram via Tiruchchirapali and Chidambaram in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Pichavaram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Pichavaram is 407 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Thoothukudi to Pichavaram.
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