There are 9 ways to get from Arcot to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kudal Nagartrain 09520
10h 38m₹280–2,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the train from Ambur to Madurai Jntrain 12688 / ...
10h 20m₹462–2,350Drive 392.7 km
- Drive from Arcot to Maduraicar 392.7 km
6h 1m₹4,406–6,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Maduraitaxi 392.7 km
6h 1m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 55m₹5,808–9,087Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus 795Ns
9h 26m₹419–988Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
8h 21m₹6,433–9,452Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
9h 17m₹8,323–18,852
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Madurai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹410 - ₹1,000 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Madurai is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Kudal Nagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Arcot and Madurai is 412 km. The road distance is 392.7 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Arcot to Madurai, including transfers.
Arcot to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Madurai is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Madurai, India?
Sri Renugambal Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Kudal Nagar once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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 Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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 Ambur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Vellore Cant to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kudal Nagar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Madurai is 393 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Arcot to Madurai.
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