There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
5h 42m₹7,993–18,105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Tuticorinbus
10h 45m₹440–1,200Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
9h 57mTrain
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
11h 27m₹442–3,438Drive 526.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Thoothukudicar 526.8 km
7h 58m₹5,925–8,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Thoothukuditaxi 526.8 km
7h 58m₹12,000–16,000Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
9h 40m₹6,410–19,330Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
14h 17m₹472–3,607
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,200 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi is to bus and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore and arriving at Tuticorin. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tuti Melur via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Vellore and Thoothukudi is 687 km. The road distance is 526.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 9h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Vellore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi is to bus via Madurai which takes 9h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tuti Melur via Villupuram Jn in around 11h 27m.
- 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 Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹700–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Thoothukudi is 527 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Vellore to Thoothukudi.
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