There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 16368 / ...
6h 33m₹230–1,800Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
7h 56mDrive 317.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Virudhunagarcar 317.9 km
4h 49m₹3,580–5,171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Virudhunagartaxi 317.9 km
4h 49m₹4,700–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Virudhunagarbus
9h 35m₹261–1,413
Chidambaram to Virudhunagar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Viruthunagar via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Virudunagar Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Virudhunagar is 356 km. The road distance is 317.9 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn takes 6h 33m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chidambaram to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Virudhunagar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Viruthunagar via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 7h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Madurai to Virudhunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Virudhunagar is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chidambaram to Virudhunagar.
There are 14+ hotels available in Virudhunagar.