Thoothukudi to Panchkula
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Panchkula, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Thoothukudi to Panchkula
3176 km · ~68h 51m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 794Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1094Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1191Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1341Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1588Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1738Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1888Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1985Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2135Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2285Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2382Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2682Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanchkulaPanchkula, Haryana
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Thoothukudi to Panchkula
3176 km · ~70h 36m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thoothukudi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thoothukudi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thoothukudi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~794 km
~17h 39m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Change buses at a major city (around km 794)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panchkula. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~794 km
~17h 39m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1588)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panchkula. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~794 km
~17h 39m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2382)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panchkula. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Panchkula
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~794 km
~17h 39m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270
- Arrive in Panchkula
Panchkula, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Thoothukudi to Panchkula
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Chandigarh for Panchkula.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 66h 15m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 1h 45m wait
Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 1h 9m wait
2 changes · 68h in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 10m wait
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 16h 25m wait
2 changes · 68h in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 5h 25m wait
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 7h 44m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Thoothukudi to Panchkula: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Panchkula is about 3176 km by road, roughly 63.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3176 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,09,245 · Ertiga ₹1,39,259 · Innova ₹1,45,260 · Innova Crysta ₹1,78,874 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,47,306
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,490 · AC Seater ₹5,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,080 · AC Sleeper ₹7,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,940
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,940 · Economy ₹3,210 · Third AC ₹4,480 · Second AC ₹6,380 · First AC ₹8,920
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Panchkula.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Thoothukudi to Panchkula. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Karur315 km from Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu
- Bengaluru610 km from Thoothukudi
Karnataka
- Mahabubnagar1155 km from Thoothukudi
Telangana
- Chikhaldara1840 km from Thoothukudi
Maharashtra
- Tijara2775 km from Thoothukudi
Rajasthan
Hotels in Panchkula
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Things to Do in Panchkula
Cactus Garden
This is the largest succulent botanical garden of Asia. Situated in the heart of the city of Panchkula, it covers a total area of 7 acres.
Visit Rock Garden of Chandigarh
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur after its founder Nek Chand…
Visit Leisure Valley
Leisure Valley is an extensive linear park spanning over 8 kilometers, in Chandigarh. Originally an eroded valley, it was transformed by Le Corbusier into a green…
Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
The Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, located at Chandigarh is India's first air force heritage centre.
Visit Manimajra Fort
Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the…
Visit Burail Fort
Burail Fort is a fort situated in Burail, Sector 45 of Chandigarh, India. It was built during the Mughal period.
Suggested Panchkula Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Panchkula
- Travel from Thoothukudi to Panchkula (about 63.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre
Day 2Explore Panchkula
- Visit Rock Garden of Chandigarh
- Visit Leisure Valley
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Indian Air Force Heritage Museum
- Head back to Thoothukudi
Extend Your Trip
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Panchkula → Fatehgarh Sahib
About 60 km by road
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