There are 6 ways to get from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
4h 3m₹210–1,549Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
6h 15m₹445–1,512Drive 213.7 km
- Drive from Vadapalani to Virudhachalamcar 213.7 km
3h 9m₹2,413–3,485Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadapalani to Virudhachalamtaxi 213.7 km
3h 9m₹4,800–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
4h 58m₹6,178–8,835Bus via Chennai Central
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
6h 25m
Vadapalani to Virudhachalam by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani and arriving at Virudhachalam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Vadapalani and Virudhachalam is 227 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.
The best way to get from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Vadapalani to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Vadapalani to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Vadapalani, 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, 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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 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
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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
Vadapalani to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
Vadapalani to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadapalani to Virudhachalam is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Vadapalani to Virudhachalam.
There are five+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.