There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Punalūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tenkasi
best- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16845
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Punalurtrain 16791 / ...
6h 54m₹378–3,008Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Punalurtrain 16729
10h 17m₹328–2,508Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kottarakarabus
8h 11mDrive 169.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Punalūrcar 169.9 km
2h 36m₹1,916–2,767Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Punalūrtaxi 169.9 km
2h 36m₹3,900–4,700
Thoothukudi to Punalūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Punalūr is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Punalūr is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Punalur via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram and Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Punalur via Maniyachchi Jn and Tenkasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Punalūr is 190 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Punalūr without a car is to train via Tenkasi which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Thoothukudi to Punalūr, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Punalūr bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Punalūr is to train via Tenkasi which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Punalūr, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Punalur via Maniyachchi Jn and Tenkasi Jn in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Punalur via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, Kottarakara, and Kottakkara in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Punalūr bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Punalūr is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Thoothukudi to Punalūr.
There are 19+ hotels available in Punalūr.