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

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

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  1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport, line 42023 train

    best
    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain train
    3h 43m
    ₹8,206–16,664

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmoretrain train 12694
    11h 50m
    ₹557–4,416

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spic Nagar to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    11h 38m
    ₹724–2,863

  4. Drive  620.6 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Ponnericar car 620.6 km
    9h 8m
    ₹6,963–10,058

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ponneritaxi taxi 620.6 km
    9h 8m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly, line 42023 train

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain train
    4h 54m
    ₹8,244–12,663

  7. Bus via Vichoor Echakuzhi

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    13h 27m
    ₹1,818–3,331

Thoothukudi to Ponneri by bus, foot, and train

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ponneri, India?

Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Spic Nagar to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 10h 15m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 24m.

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