There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
8h 16m₹379–2,930Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapallibus Thoothukudi - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vadalurtrain 06890
9h 36m₹623–2,665Drive 397 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Vadalurcar 397 km
5h 58m₹4,466–6,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Vadalurtaxi 397 km
5h 58m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
6h 44m₹7,946–19,819Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 16mFly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
8h 31m₹12,326–25,369
Thoothukudi to Vadalur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vadalur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Vadalur is 466 km. The road distance is 397 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Vadalur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Vadalur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Vadalur via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Vadalur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Vadalur is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Thoothukudi to Vadalur.
There are 11+ hotels available in Vadalur.