There are 4 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
3h 46m₹210–1,600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126 / ...
5h 3m₹1,333–2,355Drive 248.2 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Maduraicar 248.2 km
3h 44m₹2,405–3,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Maduraitaxi 248.2 km
3h 44m₹3,800–4,600
Virudhachalam to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Madurai is 279 km. The road distance is 248.2 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Virudhachalam to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll station.
Virudhachalam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹440–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Virudhachalam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Madurai is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Virudhachalam to Madurai.
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