There are 6 ways to get from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chennai
best- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
5h 26m₹407–3,323Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16351
6h 9m₹308–2,424Train, bus
- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
7h 34mDrive 220.9 km
- Drive from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalamcar 220.9 km
3h 11m₹2,494–3,603Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalamtaxi 220.9 km
3h 11m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
9h 12m₹649–2,575
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvallur Terminal and arriving at Virudhachalam via Sriperumbudur and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Tiruvallur and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Tiruvallur and Virudhachalam is 261 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam without a car is to train via Chennai which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvallur station.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam is to train via Chennai which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Vridhachalam Jn via Thiruvallur Oil Mill, Tiruvallur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹324–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Arakkonam to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Tiruvallur to Virudhachalam.
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