What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram?

The fastest way to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai Jn and Pichavaram?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai Jn and Pichavaram?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram?

The distance between Madurai Jn and Pichavaram is 328 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.

How do I travel from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai Jn to Pichavaram bus from?

Madurai Jn to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels C, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Madurai Jn to Pichavaram train from?

Madurai Jn to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train or bus from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram?

The best way to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Madurai Jn to Pichavaram bus arrive?

Madurai Jn to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels C, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Madurai Jn to Pichavaram train arrive?

Madurai Jn to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.

Can I drive from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Jn to Pichavaram is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram.

Where can I stay near Pichavaram?

There are 59+ hotels available in Pichavaram.

Madurai Jn to Pichavaram - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai Jn to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
5h 47m
₹972–2,583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 35m
Drive 284.6 km
1. Drive from Madurai Jn to Pichavaramcar 284.6 km
4h 18m
₹3,206–4,630
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai Jn to Pichavaramtaxi 284.6 km
4h 18m
₹4,300–5,500
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
6h 52m
₹11,814–31,271
Bus via Thanjavur
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 6m

Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 42mAverage Duration

₹10,868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Madurai Jn, India and Pichavaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Rathimeena Travels C operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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