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How to get fromMadurai to Eralby bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Eral by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Thoothukudi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2h 53m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kurumburtrain train 16731 / ...
    3h 42m
    ₹562–1,833

  3. Drive  162 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Eralcar car 162 km
    2h 26m
    ₹1,818–2,626

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Eraltaxi taxi 162 km
    2h 26m
    ₹3,700–4,500

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Authoorbus bus FlixBus IN4352
    3h 26m
    ₹691–1,280

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  • Distance: 169.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Eral, Tamil Nādu, India?

SBM Traansport operates a bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 30m. 18 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kurumbur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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