There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12602 / ...
7h 14m₹369–2,835Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 16340 / ...
8h 50m₹260–2,000Bus via Dharmapuri
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Krishnagiribus
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus
7h 17m₹1,617–5,512Drive 395.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kātpādicar 395.4 km
5h 59m₹4,462–6,445Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kātpāditaxi 395.4 km
5h 59m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
4h 39m₹6,070–10,966Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
9h 13mFly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 15m₹5,565–12,176
Madurai to Kātpādi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kātpādi is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Katpadi Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Madurai and Kātpādi is 427 km. The road distance is 395.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kātpādi without a car is to train via Salem which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Madurai to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Madurai to Kātpādi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kātpādi is to train via Salem which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Dharmapuri, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn via Salem Jn in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Kātpādi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Madurai to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kātpādi is 395 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Madurai to Kātpādi.
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