There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Vijayamangalambus
7h 52m₹1,358–4,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Karurtrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Ingurtrain 16843
7h 56m₹716–3,186Drive 329.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ponmudicar 329.7 km
5h 4m₹3,745–5,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ponmuditaxi 329.7 km
5h 4m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TCR - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
6h 38m₹10,246–21,669Bus via Madurai
- 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 Erode, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Erode, Tamil Nadu
9h 55mFly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plazabus
6h 46m₹8,616–27,519
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vijayamangalam via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ingur via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ponmudi is 461 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ponmudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Ponmudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ponmudi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to Vijayamangalam via Salem in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Ponmudi via Karur and Ingur in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karur to Ingur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Vijayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, Getting around the Cyclades, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Ponmudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Thoothukudi to Ponmudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ponmudi is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ponmudi.
There are 35+ hotels available in Ponmudi.









