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Thoothukudi to Vijayawada

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

1174 kmDistance

23.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹13010

Sedan₹15360

SUV₹20110

Innova / MUV₹22510

Tempo Traveller₹26130

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1290

AC Seater₹2110

Non-AC Sleeper₹1880

AC Sleeper₹2700

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3340

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Train

Sleeper₹730

Economy₹1200

Third AC₹1670

Second AC₹2380

First AC₹3320

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

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By Car: Thoothukudi to Vijayawada

1174 km · ~25h 29m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Thoothukudi
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 783
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 933
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1083
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Vijayawada

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Thoothukudi to Vijayawada

1174 km · ~26h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Thoothukudi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thoothukudi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Thoothukudi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~587 km
~13h 3m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,690
Search buses Thoothukudi to Vijayawada
Change buses at a major city (around km 587)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vijayawada. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Vijayawada
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~587 km
~13h 3m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,690
Search buses Thoothukudi to Vijayawada
Arrive in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Vijayawada

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Thoothukudi to Vijayawada

Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 20h 10m in total

TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp#12694 · Superfast

07:45 PMTuticorin

34m6 stops

08:19 PMVanchimaniyachi

1A2A3ASLFCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 1h 11m wait

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast

09:30 PMVanchimaniyachi

18h 25m185 stops

03:55 PM^+1dVijayawada Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 20h 10m in total

TUTICORIN - CHENNAI EGMORE Pearl City SF Exp#12694 · Superfast

07:45 PMTuticorin

3h19 stops

10:45 PMMadurai Jn

1A2A3ASLFCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 10m wait

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti

11:55 PMMadurai Jn

16h172 stops

03:55 PM^+1dVijayawada Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 22h 5m in total

Tuticorin Tirunelveli Passenger#56827 · Passenger

05:50 PMTuticorin

1h 25m7 stops

07:15 PMNaraikkinar

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Naraikkinar — about 2h 5m wait

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast

09:20 PMNaraikkinar

18h 35m186 stops

03:55 PM^+1dVijayawada Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

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