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How to get fromThoothukudi to Porurby plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport, subway, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Vadapatanisubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vadapalani to Porurbus bus
    2h 58m
    ₹7,600–15,729

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tambaramtrain train 12694 / ...
    10h 53m
    ₹355–2,610

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    11h 54m
    ₹629–4,343

  4. Drive  582.1 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Porurcar car 582.1 km
    8h 31m
    ₹6,508–9,400

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Porurtaxi taxi 582.1 km
    8h 31m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    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
    4h 15m
    ₹8,138–11,728

  7. Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.

    1. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Chennai Kalainagarbus bus
    12h 31m
    ₹471–1,238

Thoothukudi to Porur by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 12m. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 10h. 12 other operators also service this route.

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