There are 8 ways to get from Cherthala to Virudhachalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
7h 32m₹4,960–11,577Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Vridhachalam Jn16128
14h 45m₹380–2,900Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Ulundurpet - TollFlixBus IN5510
12h 48m₹1,667–3,612Drive 479.7 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Virudhachalam479.7 km
7h 32m₹5,054–7,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Virudhachalam479.7 km
7h 32m₹8,500–11,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chertala to Pattom
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
8h 35m₹5,969–15,328Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chertala to Pattom
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
9h 50m₹5,239–12,448Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatore
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
9h 24m₹6,015–12,187
Cherthala to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Cherthala and Virudhachalam is 784 km. The road distance is 479.7 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Virudhachalam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Cherthala to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Cherthala to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Virudhachalam is to bus which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 14h 45m.
Cherthala to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Virudhachalam is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Cherthala to Virudhachalam.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Virudhachalam, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 45m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Cherthala to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Pattom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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