There are 6 ways to get from Lalpet to Madurai by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train via Kutralam
best- Take the train from Kutralam to Madurai Jntrain 16847 / ...
5h 1m₹1,186–2,765Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
7h 50m₹1,057–1,790Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Lalpet to Kumbakonamtaxi
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus
5h 14mDrive 249.4 km
- Drive from Lalpet to Maduraicar 249.4 km
3h 47m₹2,793–4,034Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lalpet to Maduraitaxi 249.4 km
3h 47m₹3,800–4,600Train
- Take the train from Sirkazhi to Madurai Jntrain 06017 / ...
6h 1m₹1,173–2,839
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lalpet to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lalpet to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lalpet to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Mattuthavani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lalpet to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kutralam and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Lalpet and Madurai is 300 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.
The best way to get from Lalpet to Madurai without a car is to train via Kutralam which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Lalpet to Madurai, including transfers.
Lalpet to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Lalpet to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kutralam station.
The best way to get from Lalpet to Madurai is to train via Kutralam which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Lalpet, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kutralam to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kutralam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Sirkazhi to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–4,600
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Lalpet to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Lalpet to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lalpet to Madurai is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Lalpet to Madurai.
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