There are 9 ways to get from Virugambakkam to Karur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via C.M.B.T
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Karurtrain 22651 / ...
8h 35m₹297–2,064Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karurtrain 16159
9h 26m₹269–2,028Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Karur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Karur, Tamil Nadu
9h 34mDrive 374.2 km
- Drive from Virugambakkam to Karurcar 374.2 km
5h 31m₹4,214–6,087Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virugambakkam to Karurtaxi 374.2 km
5h 31m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
5h 29m₹6,167–8,764Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Irugur to Karurtrain
6h 7m₹5,457–9,174Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus
5h 44m₹4,637–12,064Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karurtrain
8h 16m₹5,722–9,799
Virugambakkam to Karur by bus, subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virugambakkam to Karur is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Virugambakkam to Karur is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virugambakkam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Kaliyamman Kovil and arriving at Karur, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Virugambakkam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Cmbt and arriving at Karur via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Virugambakkam and Karur is 438 km. The road distance is 374.2 km.
The best way to get from Virugambakkam to Karur without a car is to train via C.M.B.T which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Virugambakkam to Karur, including transfers.
Virugambakkam to Karur bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Virugambakkam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Virugambakkam to Karur is to train via C.M.B.T which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Virugambakkam, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Karur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, Royal Roadlinks operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Karur, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- 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 Chennai Central to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Irugur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virugambakkam to Karur bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, arrive at Karur, Tamil Nadu station.
Virugambakkam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virugambakkam to Karur is 374 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Virugambakkam to Karur.
There are six+ hotels available in Karur.