There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
3h 43m₹199–1,523Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
5h 15mDrive 223.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Virudhachalamcar 223.4 km
3h 19m₹2,523–3,644Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Virudhachalamtaxi 223.4 km
3h 19m₹5,000–6,000Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
6h 40m₹448–1,427
Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Virudhachalam is 216 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Apple Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Apple Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Apple Travels, arrive at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Virudhachalam.
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