There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Lalpet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sirkazhitrain 06018 / ...
5h 22m₹1,166–2,836Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
6h 33m₹890–2,264Drive 248.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Lalpetcar 248.8 km
3h 46m₹2,807–4,054Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Lalpettaxi 248.8 km
3h 46m₹3,800–4,600Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Mayiladuthuraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Lalpet is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Lalpet is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Lalpet. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani and arriving at Meensurutty via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Lalpet. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Madurai and Lalpet is 326 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Lalpet without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Madurai to Lalpet, including transfers.
Madurai to Lalpet bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.
Madurai to Lalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Lalpet is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Lalpet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Sirkazhi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–750 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Lalpet bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Madurai to Lalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Lalpet is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Madurai to Lalpet.
There are 66+ hotels available in Lalpet.