There are 5 ways to get from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
4h 16m₹653–2,564Bus via Tuticorin
cheapest- Take the bus from Puliyangudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus
6h 29m₹459–2,775Bus
- Take the bus from Puliyangudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
5h 54m₹769–2,175Drive 119.9 km
- Drive from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudicar 119.9 km
1h 49m₹1,343–1,939Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puliyangudi to Thoothukuditaxi 119.9 km
1h 49m₹2,800–3,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi is to bus via Tuticorin which costs ₹450 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Puliyangudi and arriving at Thoothukudi via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Pmbakvl Shandy and arriving at Tuti Melur via Tenkasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Puliyangudi and Thoothukudi is 164 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Puliyangudi station.
Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Puliyangudi, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi via Madurai in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Puliyangudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Puliyangudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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Booking & Getting There
Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Puliyangudi to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.