There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Anaikarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturaitrain 16232 / ...
5h 6m₹684–2,809Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
6h 3m₹180–1,364Drive 223.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Anaikaraicar 223.8 km
3h 24m₹2,500–3,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Anaikaraitaxi 223.8 km
3h 24m₹3,500–4,300
Madurai to Anaikarai by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Anaikarai is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Anaikarai is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani and arriving at Anaikarai via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aduturai via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Madurai and Anaikarai is 273 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anaikarai without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Madurai to Anaikarai, including transfers.
Madurai to Anaikarai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.
Madurai to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anaikarai is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Anaikarai, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Anaikarai via Tiruchchirapali and Aduturai in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–750 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Anaikarai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Madurai to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Anaikarai is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Madurai to Anaikarai.
There are 93+ hotels available in Anaikarai.