There are 6 ways to get from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
3h 54m₹290–2,360Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
6h 29mDrive 211.9 km
- Drive from Velachcheri to Virudhachalamcar 211.9 km
3h 4m₹2,386–3,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velachcheri to Virudhachalamtaxi 211.9 km
3h 4m₹4,700–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
5h 5m₹6,183–8,862Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
6h 50m₹511–1,528
Velachcheri to Virudhachalam by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Dhandeeswaram and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Guindy and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Velachcheri and Virudhachalam is 219 km. The road distance is 211.9 km.
The best way to get from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Velachcheri to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Apple Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velachcheri to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Velachcheri, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Apple Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- 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 Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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
Velachcheri to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Apple Travels, arrive at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Velachcheri to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velachcheri to Virudhachalam is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Velachcheri to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.