There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 17m₹7,593–16,704Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
11h 41m₹378–2,668Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Thoothukudi - Chennai
10h 24m₹597–1,389Drive 583.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Vadapalanicar 583.7 km
8h 41m₹6,585–9,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Vadapalanitaxi 583.7 km
8h 41m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 44m₹8,631–12,203Bus via Central station
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10h 52m
Thoothukudi to Vadapalani by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vadapalani via Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Vadapalani is 554 km. The road distance is 583.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani without a car is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Vadapalani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 24m, you could also train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Vadapalani, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- 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 Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Vadapalani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Thoothukudi to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Vadapalani is 584 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Thoothukudi to Vadapalani.
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