There are 8 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jntrain 06895 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 12623 / ...
7h 52m₹1,238–4,456Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Erode Jntrain 16159 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
10h 18m₹1,155–3,752Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
12h 4mDrive 324.9 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Kotagiricar 324.9 km
4h 33m₹3,665–5,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Kotagiritaxi 324.9 km
4h 33m₹8,000–10,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
6h₹6,976–11,793Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
12h 23mTrain to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRZ - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
8h 39m₹12,352–17,863
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri is to train via Erode which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Salem Jn and Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Kotagiri is 364 km. The road distance is 324.9 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kotagiri via Salem Jn, Coimbatore Jn, and Metupalaiyam in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kotagiri via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Erode Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–10,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Kotagiri is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Virudhachalam to Kotagiri.
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