There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
6h 41m₹260–2,100Drive 388.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalamcar 388.1 km
5h 48m₹4,372–6,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalamtaxi 388.1 km
5h 48m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
5h 9m₹7,836–18,919Fly 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
6h 56m₹12,216–24,469
Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Virudhachalam is 438 km. The road distance is 388.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
The train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn takes 6h 41m including transfers and departs once daily.
Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Thoothukudi to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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