Thoothukudi to Puducherry
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Puducherry, Puducherry.
Approx Distance: 517 km
Approx Duration: 11.5 hrs
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Puducherry is about 517 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Thoothukudi to Puducherry
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 259. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 409. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Arrive in Puducherry
By bus: Thoothukudi to Puducherry
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Puducherry. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~517 km Takes about 11h 29m. Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500.
- Arrive in Puducherry
By train: Thoothukudi to Puducherry
The nearest railway stations are Tuticorin for Thoothukudi and Puducherry for Puducherry. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 11h 2m in total: Tuticorin Mysore Express (16731) 04:35 PM Tuticorin to 07:45 PM Madurai Jn, then Madurai Chennai Egmore BI-Weekly Superfast Express (12794) 09:10 PM Madurai Jn to 03:37 AM Nellaikuppam — change at Madurai Jn (about 1h 25m wait)
- With one change, 11h 55m in total: TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp (12694) 07:45 PM Tuticorin to 08:19 PM Vanchimaniyachi, then Chendhur Express (16736) 09:48 PM Vanchimaniyachi to 07:40 AM Nellaikuppam — change at Vanchimaniyachi (about 1h 29m wait)
- With one change, 13h 50m in total: Tuticorin Tirunelveli Passenger (56827) 05:50 PM Tuticorin to 07:15 PM Naraikkinar, then Chendhur Express (16736) 09:39 PM Naraikkinar to 07:40 AM Nellaikuppam — change at Naraikkinar (about 2h 24m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 517 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,790 · Sedan ₹6,820 · SUV ₹8,940 · Innova / MUV ₹10,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,670
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹830 · AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,060 · First AC ₹1,480
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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