There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Vellore by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Vellorebus
9h 50m₹450–1,200Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpattitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellore Canttrain 22606
11h₹451–3,505Drive 528.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Vellorecar 528.1 km
7h 56m₹5,879–8,492Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Velloretaxi 528.1 km
7h 56m₹12,000–16,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 9m₹7,856–17,764Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 50m₹873–2,215Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellore Canttrain 16780 / ...
13h 52m₹472–3,686Fly 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 Katpadi Jntrain
8h 54m₹7,931–19,329
Thoothukudi to Vellore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,200 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Vellore is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vellore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Vellore Cant via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Vellore is 554 km. The road distance is 528.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vellore without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,200.
The bus from Tuticorin to Vellore takes 9h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Thoothukudi to Vellore bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Vellore is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Vellore, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tuticorin to Vellore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹450–1,200 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Vellore Cant via Kovilpatti in around 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹700–1,200
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Vellore bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Thoothukudi to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Vellore is 528 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Thoothukudi to Vellore.
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