There are 5 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 to Salembus redbusIndia_Volvo Multi-Axle I-Shift A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
5h 36mTrain
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₹4,120–5,951Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Vazhapaditaxi 367.5 km
5h 46m₹8,000–10,000Fly
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salem (SXV)plane TCR - SXV
9h 18m₹8,176–26,569
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 and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
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 391 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 5h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi 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 5h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Vazhapadi, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Salem 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. 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 Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem 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.