There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
3h 22m₹279–2,244Bus via Chennai Park
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
6h 30mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Virudhachalam204.2 km
3hDrive 204.2 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalamcar 204.2 km
3h₹2,296–3,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalamtaxi 204.2 km
3h₹4,700–6,000Fly 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 Vridhachalam Jntrain
3h 31m₹6,548–8,566Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
6h 32m₹470–1,438Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
5h 1m₹4,401–12,364
Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Virudhachalam is 197 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Apple Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai Park, which costs and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Apple Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Apple Travels, arrive at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Virudhachalam.
There are five+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Virudhachalam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.