There are 10 ways to get from Kālpākkam to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
6h 43m₹1,253–3,274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Maduraibus Mahabalipuram - Madurai
7h 48m₹1,179–2,202Drive 413.7 km
- Drive from Kālpākkam to Maduraicar 413.7 km
6h 10m₹4,643–6,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kālpākkam to Maduraitaxi 413.7 km
6h 10m₹6,000–7,500Taxi, fly to Madurai, bus
- Take the taxi from Kālpākkam to Chengalpattutaxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
5h 8m₹6,648–10,659Bus via Villupuram
- Take the bus from Kalpakkam to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Periyar Bus Standbus
8h 13m₹1,830–4,304Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
6h 34m₹7,273–11,024Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
7h 33mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
8h 52m₹6,693–11,614Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
7h 30m₹9,163–20,424
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kālpākkam to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kālpākkam to Madurai is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kālpākkam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kālpākkam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Kālpākkam and Madurai is 470 km. The road distance is 413.7 km.
The best way to get from Kālpākkam to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kālpākkam to Madurai, including transfers.
Kālpākkam to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Kālpākkam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kālpākkam to Madurai is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Kālpākkam, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Mahabalipuram to Madurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
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 Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalpakkam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kālpākkam to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Kālpākkam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kālpākkam to Madurai is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Kālpākkam to Madurai.
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