There are 4 ways to get from Karur to Virudhachalam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12632 / ...
3h 37m₹285–2,233Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16160 / ...
3h 48m₹180–1,400Drive 174.6 km
- Drive from Karur to Virudhachalamcar 174.6 km
2h 41m₹1,969–2,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Virudhachalamtaxi 174.6 km
2h 41m₹3,000–3,600
Karur to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karur and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Karur and Virudhachalam is 200 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Virudhachalam without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Karur to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Karur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Virudhachalam is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Karur to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Karur to Vridhachalam Jn via Tiruchchirapali in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
Train from Karur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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