The average train between Thiruvarur and Poompuhar takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Thiruvarur to Poompuhar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Thiruvarur and Poompuhar. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Thiruvarur is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Poompuhar at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Tambaram and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thiruvarur to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Thiruvarur station and arriving at Poompuhar station via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Thiruvarur to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvarur Jn station.
Thiruvarur to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
The distance between Thiruvarur and Poompuhar is 267.7 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 18m.