There are 8 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 to Salembus
6h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Salem Jntrain 16235 / ...
9h 29m₹372–2,932Drive 367.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadicar 367.5 km
5h 46m₹4,125–5,959Taxi
- 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 43m₹16,676–25,569Fly 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 38m₹7,876–19,219Fly 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
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain
9h 46m₹12,356–25,669Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Salem Jntrain
9h 40m₹6,441–19,429
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Vazhapadi is 397 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 6h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 29m, you could also fly, which costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 5h 43m.
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, Madurai, and Salem in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–24,000
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 Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Salem via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
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 two+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.