There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Elakurichi by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
3h 46m₹778–1,489Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
4h 39m₹891–2,305Drive 188.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Elakurichicar 188.6 km
3h₹2,117–3,058Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Elakurichitaxi 188.6 km
3h₹3,200–3,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Ayyampettrain 16812
4h 57m₹1,043–2,470Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
4h 58m₹994–3,199
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Elakurichi is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Elakurichi is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Elakurichi. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Elakurichi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Papanasam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Madurai and Elakurichi is 188 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Elakurichi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Madurai to Elakurichi, including transfers.
Madurai to Elakurichi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.
Madurai to Elakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Elakurichi is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Elakurichi, India?
SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Papanasam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Ayyampet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Finch travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Finch travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Subi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Subi Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Kumar Lines
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Kumar Lines
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sri Swarnameena Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Swarnameena Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- Sri Siddhan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Siddhan Travels
- Website
- Kallazhagar Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kallazhagar Travels
- Website
- Vpl Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vpl Travels
- Website
- Miracle Tours & Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Miracle Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 6385734950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aron Transports
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Aron Transports
- Website
- Aron Transports
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Elakurichi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Madurai to Elakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Elakurichi is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Madurai to Elakurichi.
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