There are 7 ways to get from Arunachala to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain 12661 / ...
6h 11m₹307–2,004Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Maduraibus
6h 45m₹240–800Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
7h 11m₹527–3,098Drive 305.9 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Maduraicar 305.9 km
4h 44m₹3,440–4,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Maduraitaxi 305.9 km
4h 44m₹5,000–6,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
8h 6m₹6,084–11,228Train
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
9h 52m₹437–2,298
Arunachala to Madurai by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹800 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thiruvannamalai and arriving at Madurai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Arunachala to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Madurai Jn via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Arunachala and Madurai is 336 km. The road distance is 305.9 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Madurai without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Arunachala to Madurai, including transfers.
Arunachala to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Madurai is to train via Villupuram which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹800 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Madurai Jn via Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram Jn in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Thiruvannamalai to Madurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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
- 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 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 Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arunachala to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Arunachala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Madurai is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Arunachala to Madurai.
There are 217+ hotels available in Madurai.