There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4335
9h 10m₹523–2,439Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
9h 58m₹369–2,842Drive 325.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Velankannicar 325.9 km
4h 50m₹3,500–5,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Velankannitaxi 325.9 km
4h 50m₹7,000–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankannitrain
9h 1m₹9,036–20,259
Thoothukudi to Velankanni by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Vellankanni via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Velankanni is 465 km. The road distance is 325.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Thoothukudi to Velankanni, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Velankanni is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Thoothukudi to Velankanni.
There are 41+ hotels available in Velankanni.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Vellankanni via Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras, Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- 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
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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