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title: "Madurai to Thoothukudi toll charges"
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# Madurai to Thoothukudi toll

A car pays ₹235 one way (₹355 return) in tolls from Madurai to Thoothukudi on NH-38: 2 toll plazas, about 128 km apart city to city in a straight line. Thoothukudi to Madurai costs the same. These are tolls along NH-38 between these cities; a different route will cost differently. City locations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.

## Totals by vehicle

| Vehicle | One way | Return (24h) | Plazas priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹235 | ₹355 | 2 of 2 |
| LCV (light commercial) | ₹385 | ₹575 | 2 of 2 |
| Bus | ₹800 | ₹1,200 | 2 of 2 |
| Truck (2 axle) | ₹800 | ₹1,200 | 2 of 2 |
| Truck (3 axle) | ₹870 | ₹1,305 | 2 of 2 |
| HCM / EME / 4–6 axle | ₹1,255 | ₹1,880 | 2 of 2 |
| Oversized (7+ axle) | ₹1,525 | ₹2,295 | 2 of 2 |

## Toll plazas in travel order

| Plaza | Near | Car single |
|---|---|---|
| [Eliyarpathi Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/eliyarpathi-toll-plaza/) | Thirupparankundram | ₹120 |
| [Pudurpandiyapuram Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/pudurpandiyapuram-toll-plaza/) | Thoothukudi | ₹115 |

## Questions

### How much is the toll from Madurai to Thoothukudi by car?

A car, jeep or van pays ₹235 one way from Madurai to Thoothukudi on NH-38, adding the single-journey fares at 2 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹355.

### How many toll plazas are there between Madurai and Thoothukudi?

2 toll plazas on NH-38, between the two cities: Eliyarpathi Toll Plaza, Pudurpandiyapuram Toll Plaza.

### What is the toll for a bus or truck from Madurai to Thoothukudi?

A bus pays ₹800 one way across 2 priced plazas. A 2-axle truck pays ₹800 one way across 2 priced plazas.

### Is the toll from Thoothukudi to Madurai the same?

Yes. Going the other way you cross the same 2 plazas, and our data lists one fare per plaza for both directions, so Thoothukudi to Madurai also costs ₹235 by car.

### Is the FASTag annual pass worth it from Madurai to Thoothukudi?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings, ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares on this route average ₹117.5 a plaza, so each crossing on the pass is cheaper. The pass pays for itself after 14 one-way trips, and its 200 crossings cover 100 one-way trips of 2 plazas.

### Which is the costliest toll plaza between Madurai and Thoothukudi?

Eliyarpathi Toll Plaza charges a car ₹120 for a single journey, the highest current fare on this stretch.