There are 8 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Manali by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
5h 20m₹530–2,543Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 22662 / ...
- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Government Schoolbus 121A
7h 20m₹221–1,506Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 55m₹606–1,277Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Manalicar 233.1 km
3h 22m₹2,616–3,778Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Manalitaxi 233.1 km
3h 22m₹5,000–6,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 1m₹5,927–9,638Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Government Schoolbus 121A
7h 29m₹459–1,455Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
6h 47m₹5,931–11,564
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Manali is to train and bus which costs ₹220 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Manali is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Tambaram and Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Manali is 249 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Manali without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Virudhachalam to Manali, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Manali bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Virudhachalam station.
Virudhachalam to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Manali is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Thirumangalam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–65
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹25–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–90
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Manali bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Virudhachalam to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Manali is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Virudhachalam to Manali.
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