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How to get fromMadurai to Kātpādiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 20602 / ...
    6h 23m
    ₹260–2,000

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Katpadibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 30m
    ₹500–1,400

  3. Drive  395.2 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Kātpādicar car 395.2 km
    5h 58m
    ₹4,424–6,390

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Kātpāditaxi taxi 395.2 km
    5h 58m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    4h 28m
    ₹5,487–9,608

  6. Train via Salem

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain train 17236 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    7h 5m
    ₹369–2,835

  7. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane IXM - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain train
    7h 3m
    ₹6,062–9,673

Madurai to Kātpādi by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Katpadi every 2 hours, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.

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