There are 5 ways to get from Vellore to Tiruchchendur by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)MAA - TCR
6h 37m₹6,424–14,851Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali16779 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruchendur20605
15h 55m₹492–3,807Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tiruchendur
12h₹550–1,200Drive 560.6 km
- Drive from Vellore to Tiruchchendur560.6 km
8h 27m₹5,947–8,589Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)BLR - TCR
9h 29m₹6,900–12,984
Vellore to Tiruchchendur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Tiruchchendur is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Tiruchchendur is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore and arriving at Tiruchendur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Tiruchchendur. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Tiruchendur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Vellore and Tiruchchendur is 722 km. The road distance is 560.6 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tiruchchendur without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Vellore to Tiruchchendur, including transfers.
Vellore to Tiruchchendur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Tiruchchendur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Tiruchchendur is to bus which takes 12h and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Tiruchchendur, India?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Tiruchendur once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,200 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchendur via Tiruchchirapali in around 15h 55m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–240
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–240
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Tiruchchendur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tiruchendur station.
Vellore to Tiruchchendur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Tiruchchendur is 561 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Vellore to Tiruchchendur.
There are 37+ hotels available in Tiruchchendur.