There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, line 06741 train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain
3h 37m₹7,786–18,519Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
12h 35m₹558–4,418Bus 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 Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11h 58mDrive 620.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ponnericar 620.6 km
9h 8m₹6,980–10,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ponneritaxi 620.6 km
9h 8m₹13,000–17,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, line 06741 train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain
5h 4m₹8,824–14,018Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Toll Gate to Minjur stationbus 595
12h 35m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri is to fly and line 06741 train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Ponneri via Chennai Egmore and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Ponneri is 597 km. The road distance is 620.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Ponneri bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ponneri, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Ponneri via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Toll Gate to Minjur station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹17–140
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–25
- Express Service
- ₹26–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–140
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Ponneri bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Ponneri is 621 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Thoothukudi to Ponneri.
There are five+ hotels available in Ponneri.











