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How to get fromCuddalore to Maduraiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Cuddalore Port Jn.

    best
    1. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Madurai Jntrain train 16368
    6h 20m
    ₹371–1,966

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Madurai Jntrain train 06017 / ...
    6h 21m
    ₹230–1,800

  3. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Kumbakonambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus bus
    8h 26m

  4. Drive  309 km

    1. Drive from Cuddalore to Maduraicar car 309 km
    4h 40m
    ₹3,485–5,034

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Maduraitaxi taxi 309 km
    4h 40m
    ₹4,100–5,000

  6. Fly from Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane PNY - IXM
    9h 12m
    ₹10,527–22,617

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus bus
    9h
    ₹250–800

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    7h 17m
    ₹5,307–10,194

Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Madurai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Madurai Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Madurai via Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, and Tiruchirappalli in around 8h 26m.

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