There are 8 ways to get from Potheri to Virudhunagar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Virudunagar Jntrain 12661 / ...
8h 30m₹392–3,067Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from SRM University to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Virudhunagarbus
10h₹372–1,590Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
8h 55m₹650–2,300Drive 458.2 km
- Drive from Potheri to Virudhunagarcar 458.2 km
6h 44m₹5,166–7,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Virudhunagartaxi 458.2 km
6h 44m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Madurai, bus, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
6h 7m₹5,770–10,370Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
6h 11m₹8,145–19,085Fly 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 Virudunagar Jntrain
7h 51m₹6,295–9,885
Potheri to Virudhunagar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Virudhunagar is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹370 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Virudhunagar is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Virudhunagar. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Virudunagar Jn via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Potheri and Virudhunagar is 496 km. The road distance is 458.2 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Virudhunagar without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Potheri to Virudhunagar, including transfers.
Potheri to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Potheri to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Virudhunagar is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Virudhunagar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Virudunagar Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from SRM University to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–950
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹470–950
Bus from Madurai to Virudhunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass station.
Potheri to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Virudhunagar is 458 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Potheri to Virudhunagar.
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