There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Veppūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12633 / ...
3h 44m₹1,035–2,511Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
4h 35m₹1,295–2,365Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Veppūrcar 227.3 km
3h 21m₹2,211–3,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Veppūrtaxi 227.3 km
3h 21m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Virudhachalambus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
4h 49m₹1,752–2,848
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Veppūr is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Veppūr is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Veppūr. 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 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Veppūr. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Veppūr is 238 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veppūr without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chennai to Veppūr, including transfers.
Chennai to Veppūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Veppūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veppūr is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Veppūr, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹387–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- New Grand Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Grand Travels
- Website
- Karikalan Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Karikalan Roadways
- Phone
- +91 9600604974
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vetri Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- Vetri Travels
- Website
- SSA Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SSA Tours and Travels
- Website
- Evn Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Evn Travels
- Website
- Agnisharman
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Agnisharman
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Veppūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
Chennai to Veppūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Veppūr is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chennai to Veppūr.
There are six+ hotels available in Veppūr.

















