There are 6 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
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
5h 29m₹476–1,485Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Poompuharcar 222.6 km
3h 12m₹2,495–3,604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Poompuhartaxi 222.6 km
3h 12m₹5,000–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 13m₹6,292–10,158Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 34m
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 29m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
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 IntrCity SmartBus, 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, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 29m.
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, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹398–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Poompuhar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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.
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