There are 7 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
4h 42m₹396–3,093Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 34m₹1,063–2,699Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Poompuharcar 222.6 km
3h 12m₹2,497–3,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Poompuhartaxi 222.6 km
3h 12m₹5,000–6,000Train 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
5h 18m₹5,792–10,158Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
5h 40m₹476–1,485Train 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 4m₹5,796–12,084
Virudhachalam to Poompuhar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Villivakkam via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Poompuhar is 225 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Virudhachalam station.
Virudhachalam to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹950–1,900 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 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
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vetri Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- Vetri Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Evn Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Evn Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99415 80144
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adhi Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Adhi Travels
- Website
- Jordan Transport
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Jordan Transport
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Website
- Agnisharman
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Agnisharman
- 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 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Poompuhar bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Virudhachalam to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Poompuhar is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar.
There are 1023+ hotels available in Poompuhar.