There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Ettimadai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Podanur Jntrain 16722
5h 53m₹299–2,339Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Ettimadaibus
6h 24m₹1,277–4,158Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Ettimadaicar 207.3 km
3h 10m₹2,337–3,375Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Ettimadaitaxi 207.3 km
3h 10m₹4,600–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
7h 41m
Madurai to Ettimadai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Ettimadai is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Ettimadai is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Ettimadai. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Ettimadai via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Ettimadai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ettimadai via Podanur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Madurai and Ettimadai is 239 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ettimadai without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Madurai to Ettimadai, including transfers.
Madurai to Ettimadai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Ettimadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ettimadai is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Ettimadai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Podanur Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Ettimadai via Salem in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Ettimadai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Ettimadai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Madurai to Ettimadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Ettimadai is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Madurai to Ettimadai.
There are 352+ hotels available in Ettimadai.