There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Andimadam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
3h 18m₹1,035–2,511Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
5h 26m₹1,295–2,465Drive 245.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Andimadamcar 245.7 km
3h 39m₹2,762–3,989Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Andimadamtaxi 245.7 km
3h 39m₹5,500–6,500Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
5h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Andimadam is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Andimadam is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Andimadam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Virudhachalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Andimadam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Andimadam is 239 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Andimadam without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chennai to Andimadam, including transfers.
Chennai to Andimadam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Andimadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Andimadam is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Andimadam, 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 ₹377–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- 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
- 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 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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
Chennai to Andimadam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
Chennai to Andimadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Andimadam is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Chennai to Andimadam.
There are four+ hotels available in Andimadam.










