One of the easiest ways to get to Poompuhar is via road. Regular bus services ply from neighbouring places like Nagapattinam. It is the easiest and cheapest option. Regular bus services also ply from nearby places like Trichy as well.
Head west on Joithe Ram Linghm St toward Dasathapuram/Rutland Gate 6th St
Turn left at Chaitanya State Emporium onto Nungambakkam High Rd
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
Slight left onto Anna Salai
At church, continue onto Taluk Office Rd
Keep right to stay on Taluk Office Rd
Continue onto Sardar Patel Rd
Continue onto Anna Salai
Continue onto Grand Southern Trunk Rd
At Tambaram Junction, continue onto Nagapattinam-Chennai Hwy/NH 45/Tiruchi-Chennai Hwy
Slight left toward NH 45C
Take the 1st left onto NH 45C
Turn left onto SH 70
Turn right toward SH 212
Slight right onto SH 212
Continue onto Chennai - Nagapattinam Hwy
Turn left to stay on Chennai - Nagapattinam Hwy
Slight left onto SH 22
Turn left