There are 7 ways to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus, 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.
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 25m₹8,119–18,048Train
cheapest- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16236 / ...
11h 52m₹749–3,853Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tuticorinbus
12h 30m₹816–1,577Drive 537.3 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Thoothukudicar 537.3 km
8h 9m₹6,023–8,700Taxi
- 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 38m₹8,109–18,833Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus Vellore - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
12h 31m₹1,306–3,277
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 25m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Tuticorin via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
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 Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Walajapet and Thoothukudi is 673 km. The road distance is 537.3 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Walajapet to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Walajapet to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore 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 train which takes 11h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Tuti Melur via Walajah Road Jn and Salem Jn in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Tuticorin once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,100 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Salem Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹700–1,100
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Walajapet to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Walajapet to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Thoothukudi is 537 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Walajapet to Thoothukudi.
There are 27+ hotels available in Thoothukudi.