There are 4 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Athanur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain 16530 / ...
2h 58m₹756–1,939Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
3h 38m₹1,783–2,505Drive 143.1 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Athanurcar 143.1 km
2h 7m₹1,392–2,010Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Athanurtaxi 143.1 km
2h 7m₹3,000–3,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Athanur is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Athanur is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Athanur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll and arriving at FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Athanur. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Salem Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Athanur is 154 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Athanur without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Virudhachalam to Athanur, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Athanur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll station.
Virudhachalam to Athanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Athanur is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Athanur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹290–700 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Athanur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass station.
Virudhachalam to Athanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Athanur is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Virudhachalam to Athanur.
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