Madurai to Thoothukudi toll
A car pays ₹235 in tolls one way on NH-38, across 2 plazas. Thoothukudi to Madurai costs the same.
- ₹235
- car, one way
- ₹355
- car, return within 24 hours
- 2
- toll plazas on NH-38
- 128 km
- city to city, straight line
Toll 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 |
Totals add the notified single-journey fare at each plaza with a current rate. Return adds each plaza's 24-hour return fare, or two singles where none is notified.
FASTag annual pass
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings: ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares here average ₹117.5 a plaza.
It pays off on this route if you make 14 or more one-way trips within a year; its crossings cover 100 trips of 2 plazas. Private cars only, National Highway plazas only. How the pass works.
Plazas from Madurai to Thoothukudi
In travel order, with the car fare at each.
- Eliyarpathi Toll Plazanear Thirupparankundram · Tamil Nadu₹120
- Pudurpandiyapuram Toll Plazanear Thoothukudi · Tamil Nadu₹115
Car, one way, 2 priced plazas₹235
Highway: all 7 plazas on NH-38. State: Tamil Nadu. Joining or leaving somewhere else? Use the toll calculator.
Toll rates: NHAI. City locations and populations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.
Questions drivers ask
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.