There are 8 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154 / ...
7h 7m₹430–3,521Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Erode Jntrain 12672
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16160 / ...
9h 8m₹356–2,791Bus 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
11h 35mDrive 291.6 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalamcar 291.6 km
4h 15m₹3,292–4,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalamtaxi 291.6 km
4h 15m₹7,000–9,000Fly 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 15m₹5,769–11,123Bus
- 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
11h 58mFly 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 47m₹11,149–17,173
Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam is to train via Erode which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Coimbatore Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Virudhachalam is 333 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Metupalaiyam to Vridhachalam Jn via Coimbatore Jn and Salem Jn in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 35m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Metupalaiyam to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Erode Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Essaar travels
- Website
- Sri MVT Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri MVT Travels
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- BestGo Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- BestGo Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Mettupalayam to Virudhachalam.
There are five+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.