There are 9 ways to get from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
5h 8m₹5,728–12,791Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12642 / ...
10h 45m₹340–2,700Train via Arakkonam
- Take the train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jntrain
9h 12m₹668–5,335Bus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
14h 4mDrive 647.6 km
- Drive from Vijayawada to Virudhachalamcar 647.6 km
9h 43m₹7,312–10,561Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada to Virudhachalamtaxi 647.6 km
9h 43m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VGA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
6h 45m₹9,608–16,341Fly to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VGA - PNY
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
7h 46m₹10,958–20,811Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus
14h 40m
Vijayawada to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vijayawada Jn and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Vijayawada and Virudhachalam is 617 km. The road distance is 647.6 km.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Vijayawada to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishna Canal station.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam is to train via Arakkonam which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 4m.
What companies run services between Vijayawada, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Vijayawada Jn to Vridhachalam Jn via Krishna Canal, Arakkonam, and Chengalpattu in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- 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 Krishna Canal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vijayawada to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vijayawada to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vijayawada to Virudhachalam is 648 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Vijayawada to Virudhachalam.
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