There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Tirunelveli
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
3h 53m₹655–1,885Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Talaiyuthutrain 16731
4h 11m₹495–1,695Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthubus FlixBus IN4332
4h 5m₹625–1,095Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Sankarnagar143.8 km
2h 13mDrive 143.8 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagarcar 143.8 km
2h 13m₹1,620–2,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagartaxi 143.8 km
2h 13m₹3,300–4,000Bus via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthubus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
4h 40m₹635–1,145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthu via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tirunelveli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Sankarnagar is 179 km. The road distance is 143.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar without a car is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Sankarnagar, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹290–700 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 Madurai Jn to Talaiyuthu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Sankarnagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Shankar Nagar/Thalayuthu station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarnagar.
There are 45+ hotels available in Sankarnagar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Sankarnagar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.