There are 4 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
4h 21m₹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 36mDrive 247.3 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Templecar 247.3 km
3h 42m₹2,792–4,033Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Templetaxi 247.3 km
3h 42m₹3,800–4,600
Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple. 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 36m.
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 Meenakshi Temple is 280 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m 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 Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Meenakshi Temple, 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 Meenakshi Temple via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 36m.
- 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 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Virudhachalam to Meenakshi Temple.
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