There are 8 ways to get from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154 / ...
5h 57m₹315–2,557Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16160 / ...
8h 3m₹240–1,900Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
9h 25mDrive 291.9 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Virudhachalamcar 291.9 km
4h 7m₹3,284–4,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Virudhachalamtaxi 291.9 km
4h 7m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
6h 1m₹5,689–11,630Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
9h 45mFly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
7h 33m₹11,069–16,680
Coimbatore to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Virudhachalam is 297 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam without a car is to train via Salem which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam is to train via Salem which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Coimbatore Jn to Vridhachalam Jn via Salem Jn in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbatore to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Virudhachalam is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam.
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