There are 6 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
6h 35m₹260–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 52mDrive 387.3 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudicar 387.3 km
5h 47m₹4,367–6,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Thoothukuditaxi 387.3 km
5h 47m₹8,500–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
5h 43m₹7,826–18,893Train 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
7h 52m₹12,202–24,463
Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Thoothukudi is 437 km. The road distance is 387.3 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 52m.
- 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
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.