There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Virudhunagar by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16731 / ...
4h 44m₹795–3,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 17235 / ...
6h 39m₹309–2,439Drive 252.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Virudhunagarcar 252.6 km
3h 58m₹2,853–4,120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Virudhunagartaxi 252.6 km
3h 58m₹5,000–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane SXV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
6h 52m₹6,847–24,839Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
4h 45m₹450–1,400Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
5h 51m
Salem to Virudhunagar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Virudhunagar is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Virudhunagar is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle and arriving at FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Virudhunagar. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Virudunagar Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Salem and Virudhunagar is 265 km. The road distance is 252.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Virudhunagar without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Salem to Virudhunagar, including transfers.
Salem to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle station.
Salem to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Virudhunagar is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Virudhunagar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Virudunagar Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹450–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Salem Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Virudhunagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass station.
Salem to Virudhunagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Virudhunagar is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Salem to Virudhunagar.
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