There are 8 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Poovar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Parassala
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Parassalatrain 20635
9h 9m₹700–2,807Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
9h 41m₹675–2,802Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kalikkavilaibus
9h 56m₹2,463–5,025Drive 527.4 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Poovarcar 527.4 km
7h 57m₹5,905–8,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Poovartaxi 527.4 km
7h 57m₹9,000–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
6h 10m₹6,976–16,093Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
7h 2m₹10,352–19,663Train to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
10h 19m₹13,207–32,143
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Poovar is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Poovar is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Poovar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll and arriving at Kalikkavilai via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Poovar. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Poovar is 563 km. The road distance is 527.4 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Poovar without a car is to train via Parassala which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Virudhachalam to Poovar, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Poovar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll station.
Virudhachalam to Poovar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Poovar is to train via Parassala which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,400 - ₹5,500 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Poovar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virudhachalam to Poovar via FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, Madurai, and Kalikkavilai in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Poovar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Virudhachalam to Poovar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Poovar is 527 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Virudhachalam to Poovar.
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