There are 5 ways to get from Ambur to Virudhachalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
6h 27m₹406–3,266Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
9h 44m₹777–2,261Drive 216.5 km
- Drive from Ambur to Virudhachalamcar 216.5 km
3h 14m₹2,441–3,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Virudhachalamtaxi 216.5 km
3h 14m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jntrain 11005
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
7h 57m₹428–3,411
Ambur to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Virudhachalam is to train via Vellore which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambur to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at Virudhachalam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Katpadi Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Ambur and Virudhachalam is 268 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Virudhachalam without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ambur to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Ambur to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Ambur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Virudhachalam is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Ambur to Vridhachalam Jn via Katpadi Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to Virudhachalam via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) in around 9h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Ambur to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Ambur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Virudhachalam is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ambur to Virudhachalam.
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