There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 22m₹8,493–16,105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Tuticorinbus
10h 45m₹440–1,200Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 26mTrain
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kovilpattitrain 22605
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
11h 42m₹450–3,411Drive 526.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Thoothukudicar 526.8 km
7h 58m₹5,099–7,365Taxi
- 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 Vellore Cant 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 2m₹7,810–18,424Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain 12693 / ...
14h 24m₹472–3,607
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 22m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
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 Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
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 10h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Vellore to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Vellore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, depart from Vellore 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 10h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Thoothukudi via Madurai in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tuti Melur via Kovilpatti in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Kovilpatti to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Website
- RP Tours and Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- RP Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Website
- Rashil Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Rashil Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Seyon Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Seyon Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Website
- Sri Velan Tranports
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Velan Tranports
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Website
- AMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- AMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9787722169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by RP Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Vellore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti 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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