There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, line 42023 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 33m₹7,706–17,664Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
11h 50m₹557–4,416Bus 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 57mDrive 620.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Ponnericar 620.6 km
9h 8m₹7,011–10,127Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ponneritaxi 620.6 km
9h 8m₹13,000–17,000Bus
- 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 36m
Thoothukudi to Ponneri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri is to fly and line 42023 train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
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 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Ponneri via Chennai Egmore and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
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 train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Ponneri is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ponneri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 24m. Alternatively, 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 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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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.
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