There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12636 / ...
3h 46m₹210–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
6h 30mDrive 247.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Virudhachalamcar 247.9 km
3h 43m₹2,795–4,038Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Virudhachalamtaxi 247.9 km
3h 43m₹3,800–4,600
Madurai to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Madurai and Virudhachalam is 279 km. The road distance is 247.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
The train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Madurai to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Virudhachalam is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Madurai to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.