There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Walajapet by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain
4h 59m₹8,106–19,129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Erode Jntrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Walajah Road Jntrain 12676 / ...
12h 1m₹740–3,877Bus 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 Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
12h 20mDrive 539.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Walajapetcar 539.1 km
8h 10m₹6,061–8,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Walajapettaxi 539.1 km
8h 10m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain
6h 26m₹9,144–14,628Fly Tuticorin Airport 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 Walajah Road Jntrain
8h 11m₹6,621–18,839Train via Salem
- Take the train from Tuticorin to Salem Jntrain 16235 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12602 / ...
12h 26m₹842–4,642Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
13h 24m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Walajapet is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Walajapet is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Walajapet is 674 km. The road distance is 539.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Walajapet without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Thoothukudi to Walajapet, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Walajapet bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Walajapet is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Walajapet, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Walajapet via Erode Jn and Walajah Road Jn in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Walajapet via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and Ranipet, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 20m.
- 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 Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tuticorin to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Walajapet bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Walajapet is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Thoothukudi to Walajapet.
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