There are 6 ways to get from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
3h 58m₹208–1,539Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
5h 8m₹440–1,400Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from CMBT Station to Virudhachalamcar 218.2 km
3h 8m₹2,460–3,553Taxi
- Take the taxi from CMBT Station to Virudhachalamtaxi 218.2 km
3h 8m₹4,900–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
5h 3m₹6,180–8,838Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
6h 23m
CMBT Station to Virudhachalam by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Virudhachalam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Cmbt and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between CMBT Station and Virudhachalam is 224 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
CMBT Station to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
CMBT Station to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between CMBT Station, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹324–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
CMBT Station to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
CMBT Station to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between CMBT Station to Virudhachalam is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from CMBT Station to Virudhachalam.
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