There are 5 ways to get from Alathur to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4h 48mTrain via Manamadurai
cheapest- Take the train from Pattukottai to Manamadurai Jntrain 16362
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Madurai Easttrain 06652 / ...
4h 57m₹603–2,543Drive 165.8 km
- Drive from Alathur to Maduraicar 165.8 km
2h 41m₹1,860–2,686Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Maduraitaxi 165.8 km
2h 41m₹2,900–3,500Train
- Take the train from Pattukottai to Virudunagar Jntrain 16362 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16846 / ...
5h 42m₹633–2,743
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Madurai is to train via Manamadurai which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Alathur to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Alathur to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Alathur to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Madurai East via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Alathur and Madurai is 210 km. The road distance is 165.8 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Alathur to Madurai, including transfers.
Alathur to Madurai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
The best way to get from Alathur to Madurai is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Manamadurai, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Madurai, India?
Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alathur to Madurai East via Pattukottai and Manamadurai Jn in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Madurai East
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Pattukottai to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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More Questions & Answers
Alathur to Madurai bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Madurai is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Alathur to Madurai.
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