There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Pudukkottaitrain 16862 / ...
5h 26m₹309–2,440Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellurbus
5h 51m₹1,460–2,745Drive 228.2 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottaicar 228.2 km
3h 24m₹2,558–3,694Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottaitaxi 228.2 km
3h 24m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Pudukkottaitrain
7h 8m
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Mellur via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Pudukkottai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pudukkottai is 280 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pudukkottai, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Pudukkottai via Virudunagar Jn in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai via Madurai, Madurai Mattuthavani, and Mellur in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai.
There are 33+ hotels available in Pudukkottai.