There are 7 ways to get from Vadalur to Thoothukudi by taxi, bus, train, car, 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.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Vadalur to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Tolltaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus
7h 54m₹1,937–3,985Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
8h 46m₹377–2,998Drive 397.5 km
- Drive from Vadalur to Thoothukudicar 397.5 km
6h₹4,442–6,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadalur to Thoothukuditaxi 397.5 km
6h₹8,500–11,000Line 16530 train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vadalur to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
8h 39m₹7,937–18,848Train, bus
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus
9h 37mTrain to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
9h 55m₹9,317–30,398
Vadalur to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vadalur to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Vadalur to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 6h and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct train from Vadalur to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Vadalur and arriving at Tuti Melur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Vadalur and Thoothukudi is 443 km. The road distance is 397.5 km.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Thoothukudi without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Vadalur to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Vadalur to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
Vadalur to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadalur to Thoothukudi is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Vadalur to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.
What companies run services between Vadalur, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vadalur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–11,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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