There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Veeracholan by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Veeracholantaxi
3h 43m₹6,513–10,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jntrain 22661 / ...
8h 27m₹767–2,768Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 37m₹1,165–2,205Drive 498.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Veeracholancar 498.3 km
7h 21m₹5,602–8,091Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Veeracholantaxi 498.3 km
7h 21m₹11,000–14,000Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 22661 / ...
9h₹865–3,611
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Veeracholan is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Veeracholan is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Veeracholan. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Veeracholan. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Veeracholan is 492 km. The road distance is 498.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veeracholan without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Chennai to Veeracholan, including transfers.
Chennai to Veeracholan bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Veeracholan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veeracholan is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Veeracholan, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Veeracholan via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–14,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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 Veeracholan bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Veeracholan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Veeracholan is 498 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Chennai to Veeracholan.
There are five+ hotels available in Veeracholan.