There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Virupakshipuram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus 996Ns / ...
6h 3m₹548–1,130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vellore Canttrain 16780 / ...
11h 3m₹540–2,614Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain 07436
8h 19m₹620–3,270Drive 384.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Virupakshipuramcar 384.9 km
5h 49m₹4,346–6,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Virupakshipuramtaxi 384.9 km
5h 49m₹9,000–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
4h 48m₹6,460–11,436Bus via Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
7h 43mFly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 24m₹5,955–12,646
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Virupakshipuram is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Virupakshipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Virupakshipuram. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Vellore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Virupakshipuram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Vellore Cant via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Madurai and Virupakshipuram is 393 km. The road distance is 384.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Virupakshipuram without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Madurai to Virupakshipuram, including transfers.
Madurai to Virupakshipuram bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Virupakshipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Virupakshipuram is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Virupakshipuram, India?
SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Vellore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹310–850 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Virupakshipuram via Vridhachalam Jn and Vellore Cant in around 8h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
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 Virupakshipuram bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Virupakshipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Virupakshipuram is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Madurai to Virupakshipuram.
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