There are 8 ways to get from Kātpādi to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Maduraibus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Madurai
7h 35m₹500–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16339 / ...
9h 5m₹260–2,000Train via Salem
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain 17235 / ...
7h 47m₹362–2,887Drive 394.4 km
- Drive from Kātpādi to Maduraicar 394.4 km
6h₹3,822–5,520Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kātpādi to Maduraitaxi 394.4 km
6h₹9,500–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
5h 55m₹5,317–10,094Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
8h 32m₹5,791–9,232Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
7h 12m₹5,942–13,959
Kātpādi to Madurai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kātpādi to Madurai is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kātpādi to Madurai is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Kātpādi and Madurai is 390 km. The road distance is 394.4 km.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Madurai takes 7h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kātpādi to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Kātpādi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Madurai is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India and Madurai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Madurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katpadi Jn to Madurai Jn via Salem Jn in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Katpadi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu 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
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kātpādi to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Kātpādi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kātpādi to Madurai is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Kātpādi to Madurai.
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