There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- 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 Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jntrain 16235 / ...
9h 11m₹372–2,929Drive 367.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadicar 367.5 km
5h 46m₹4,156–6,003Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Vazhapaditaxi 367.5 km
5h 46m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Salem
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
5h 48m₹8,176–27,569Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlttrain
7h 39m₹7,876–20,219
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Vazhapadi is 394 km. The road distance is 367.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹28,000 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Vazhapadi, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Vazhapadi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is 368 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.