There are 8 ways to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
5h 19m₹8,199–19,903Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Tuticorinbus
12h 30m₹816–1,577Bus 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
11h 4mTrain
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
12h 59m₹979–5,853Drive 537.3 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Thoothukudicar 537.3 km
8h 9m₹6,043–8,729Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Thoothukuditaxi 537.3 km
8h 9m₹13,000–16,000Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Walajah Road 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
8h 37m₹6,609–18,833Train via Salem
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tuticorintrain 16236 / ...
13h 12m₹849–4,653
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur via Perambur, Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Walajapet and Thoothukudi is 674 km. The road distance is 537.3 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Walajapet to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹6,000 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Tuti Melur via Walajah Road Jn, Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 12h 59m.
- 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 Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- 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
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹700–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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
Walajapet to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Thoothukudi is 537 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Walajapet to Thoothukudi.
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