There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Anaimalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Anaimalai Roadtrain 16732
3h 56m₹377–1,601Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Palani to Pollachibus 783Ns
5hDrive 181.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Anaimalaicar 181.6 km
2h 55m₹2,030–2,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Anaimalaitaxi 181.6 km
2h 55m₹4,000–4,900Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Roadtrain 16732
4h 28m₹480–2,445
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Anaimalai is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Anaimalai is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Pollachi via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Anaimalai Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Madurai and Anaimalai is 198 km. The road distance is 181.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anaimalai without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Madurai to Anaimalai, including transfers.
Madurai to Anaimalai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anaimalai is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Anaimalai Road once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Anaimalai via Palani and Pollachi in around 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Palani to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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 Anaimalai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palani station.
Madurai to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Anaimalai Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Anaimalai is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Madurai to Anaimalai.
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