There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
4h 32m₹12,796–29,959Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Villupuram Jntrain 12694
10h 11m₹599–3,371Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
9h 31m₹1,420–3,805Drive 464.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry Universitycar 464.5 km
7h 14m₹5,231–7,556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry Universitytaxi 464.5 km
7h 14m₹10,000–13,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus
13h 5m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹30,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pondicherry University is 442 km. The road distance is 464.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹30,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 31m, you could also train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pondicherry University, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University via Madurai and Pondicherry in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–32,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University is 464 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Thoothukudi to Pondicherry University.
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