There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypass
- Take the taxi from Thuvarankurichi Bypass to Pudukkottai
4h 47m₹1,342–1,886Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Pudukkottai16862 / ...
5h 42m₹309–2,442Drive 228.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai228.1 km
3h 24m₹2,419–3,494Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai228.1 km
3h 24m₹5,000–6,500
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Pudukkottai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Pudukkottai is 257 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin 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 27+ hotels available in Pudukkottai.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Pudukkottai, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Pudukkottai via Virudunagar Jn in around 5h 42m.
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- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Thuvarankurichi Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–490
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
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