There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jntrain 12661 / ...
8h 29m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhnagarbus Chennai - Virudhnagar
10h 31m₹500–1,400Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station)car 501.1 km
7h 29m₹5,652–8,164Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station)taxi 501.1 km
7h 29m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Madurai, bus, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
6h 8m₹5,768–10,357Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
12h 32m₹708–2,427Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
6h 12m₹8,143–19,072Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jntrain
7h 52m₹6,293–9,872
Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Virudhnagar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Virudunagar Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Virudhunagar (Station) is 537 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jn takes 8h 8m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Virudhunagar (Station), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 8m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhnagar once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhnagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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
Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhnagar station.
Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station) is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Chennai to Virudhunagar (Station).
There are 12+ hotels available in Virudhunagar (Station).