There are 5 ways to get from Eral to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
3h 8mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kurumbur to Madurai Jntrain 16732 / ...
3h 50m₹561–1,850Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Eral to Maduraicar 160.5 km
2h 26m₹1,800–2,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eral to Maduraitaxi 160.5 km
2h 26m₹3,700–4,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
4h 26m₹685–1,281
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eral to Madurai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Eral to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Eral to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Eral to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kurumbur and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Eral and Madurai is 169 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Eral to Madurai without a car is to bus via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu which takes 3h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Eral to Madurai, including transfers.
Eral to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Eral to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kurumbur station.
The best way to get from Eral to Madurai is to bus via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Eral, Tamil Nādu, India and Madurai, India?
Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kurumbur to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kurumbur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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More Questions & Answers
Eral to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Eral to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eral to Madurai is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Eral to Madurai.
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