There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
6h 39m₹1,168–3,127Train via Mayiladuthurai
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06018
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Vadalurtrain 16530
11h 31m₹407–3,218Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Tollbus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to Vadalurtaxi
7h 54m₹1,545–4,587Drive 397 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Vadalurcar 397 km
5h 58m₹4,450–6,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Vadalurtaxi 397 km
5h 58m₹8,500–11,000Fly 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
7h 27m₹9,116–27,569Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Cuddalore Port Jn.train
7h 21m₹7,946–18,869
Thoothukudi to Vadalur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur is to train via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 31m.
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 train from Thoothukudi to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Vadalur is 465 km. The road distance is 397 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Thoothukudi to Vadalur, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur 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.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Vadalur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuti Melur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–11,000
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