There are 6 ways to get from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 23m₹7,578–16,735Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
11h 25m₹370–2,749Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
11h 17mDrive 582.7 km
- Drive from Vadapalani to Thoothukudicar 582.7 km
8h 38m₹6,574–9,495Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadapalani to Thoothukuditaxi 582.7 km
8h 38m₹13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
11h 45m₹570–1,424
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani Kovil and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Vadapalani and Thoothukudi is 555 km. The road distance is 582.7 km.
The best way to get from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu which takes 11h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Vadapalani to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vadapalani to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 11h 17m, you could also train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Vadapalani, India and Thoothukudi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vadapalani to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Vadapalani to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadapalani to Thoothukudi is 583 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Vadapalani to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.