There are 5 ways to get from Virudhunagar to Vaikom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
9h 15m₹815–2,756Train via Thrippunithura
cheapest- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tripunituratrain 16327
12h 14m₹272–1,942Bus
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikombus
10h 4m₹805–2,342Drive 251 km
- Drive from Virudhunagar to Vaikomcar 251 km
4h 27m₹2,824–4,079Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhunagar to Vaikomtaxi 251 km
4h 27m₹5,000–6,500
Virudhunagar to Vaikom by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhunagar to Vaikom is to train via Thrippunithura which costs ₹270 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhunagar to Vaikom is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhunagar to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Viruthunagar and arriving at Vaikom via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhunagar to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Virudunagar Jn and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Virudhunagar and Vaikom is 451 km. The road distance is 251 km.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Virudhunagar to Vaikom, including transfers.
Virudhunagar to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Viruthunagar station.
Virudhunagar to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Virudunagar Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Vaikom is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Virudhunagar, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Virudunagar Jn to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viruthunagar to Vaikom via Madurai and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 10h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Viruthunagar to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhunagar to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Virudhunagar to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhunagar to Vaikom is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Virudhunagar to Vaikom.
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