There are 5 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tuti Melur12693
6h 35m₹260–2,100Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main GateFlixBus IN5112 / ...
7h 9m₹1,504–3,069Drive 387.3 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi387.3 km
5h 45m₹4,086–5,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi387.3 km
5h 45m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)MAA - TCR
5h 33m₹5,626–13,893
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 33m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
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 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 ₹1,500 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 9m.
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 45m to drive from Virudhachalam to Thoothukudi.
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, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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