There are 5 ways to get from Pothanur to Virudhachalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapallibus Namakkal - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalambus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pugalur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16160
4h 59m₹483–1,859Drive 180.3 km
- Drive from Pothanur to Virudhachalamcar 180.3 km
2h 52m₹2,024–2,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothanur to Virudhachalamtaxi 180.3 km
2h 52m₹3,100–3,700Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Pugalur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16160 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12632 / ...
5h 25m₹593–2,659
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pothanur to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Pothanur to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothanur to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Virudhachalam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pothanur to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Pugalur and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Pothanur and Virudhachalam is 235 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Virudhachalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Pothanur to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Pothanur to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Namakkal station.
Pothanur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pugalur station.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Virudhachalam is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Pothanur, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pothanur to Virudhachalam via Namakkal, Tiruchirapalli, and Tiruchirappalli in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pugalur to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pugalur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pugalur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Rajapandi Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rajapandi Travels
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Website
- Monica Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Monica Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Pothanur to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Pothanur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothanur to Virudhachalam is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Pothanur to Virudhachalam.
There are four+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.