There are 10 ways to get from Karapakkam to Madurai by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly to Madurai, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
4h 31m₹5,625–8,668Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
8h 55m₹650–2,200Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Madurai Jntrain 12637 / ...
7h 34m₹800–2,814Drive 441 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Maduraicar 441 km
6h 28m₹4,972–7,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Maduraitaxi 441 km
6h 28m₹9,500–12,000Fly 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
5h 57m₹6,250–9,033Fly 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
6h 56mFly 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 15m₹5,670–9,623Fly 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
6h 53m₹8,140–18,433Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 39m
Karapakkam to Madurai by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Karapakkam to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Karapakkam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Karapakkam and Madurai is 446 km. The road distance is 441 km.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Karapakkam to Madurai, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam station.
Karapakkam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Madurai is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Karapakkam, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹650–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹4,000–9,500
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 Tambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- 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 Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karapakkam to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Karapakkam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karapakkam to Madurai is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Karapakkam to Madurai.
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