There are 4 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
4h 3m₹210–1,600Bus
- 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 Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 25mDrive 248.2 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Maduraicar 248.2 km
3h 44m₹2,799–4,042Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Maduraitaxi 248.2 km
3h 44m₹3,800–4,600
Virudhachalam to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 4h 3m.
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 4h 3m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Virudhachalam to Madurai bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu 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 4h 3m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.
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 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Madurai bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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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