There are 7 ways to get from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jntrain 16351 / ...
9h 10m₹310–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Arakonam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
12h 10m₹518–1,114Drive 479 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Virudhunagarcar 479 km
7h 18m₹5,408–7,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Virudhunagartaxi 479 km
7h 18m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
7h 23m₹5,897–11,397Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
7h 27m₹8,272–20,112Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jntrain
9h 7m₹6,422–10,912
Arakkonam to Virudhunagar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar. However, there are services departing from Arakonam and arriving at FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Virudunagar Jn. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Virudhunagar is 549 km. The road distance is 479 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
The train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jn takes 9h 10m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Arakkonam to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Arakonam station.
Arakkonam to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Virudhunagar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jn 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arakonam to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Arakonam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Arakkonam to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Arakkonam to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Virudhunagar is 479 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Arakkonam to Virudhunagar.
There are 14+ hotels available in Virudhunagar.