There are 5 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
5h 13m₹310–2,440Bus
- 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 39mDrive 257.2 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargahcar 257.2 km
3h 54m₹2,902–4,192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargahtaxi 257.2 km
3h 54m₹3,900–4,700Train, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 29m₹5,811–10,728
Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah. 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 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Tiruparankndrm via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Thiruparankundram Dargah is 285 km. The road distance is 257.2 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Thiruparankundram Dargah, 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 Thiruparankundram Dargah via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Virudhachalam to Thiruparankundram Dargah.
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