There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
6h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
9h 58m₹369–2,842Drive 325.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Velankannicar 325.9 km
4h 50m₹3,656–5,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Velankannitaxi 325.9 km
4h 50m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Madurai
- 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 Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vellankanni via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Velankanni is 328 km. The road distance is 325.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs .
The bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Thoothukudi to Velankanni bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Velankanni, India?
Venky Bus operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuticorin to Vellankanni via Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Velankanni bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Velankanni is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Thoothukudi to Velankanni.
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