There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Madathara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aryankavu New Blocktrain 16327
4h 36m₹1,128–2,554Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
7h 26m₹266–416Bus via Punalur
- Take the bus from Madurai to Punalurbus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Madatharabus
6h 2m₹315–1,235Drive 220.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Madatharacar 220.3 km
3h 28m₹2,470–3,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Madatharataxi 220.3 km
3h 28m₹4,000–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Madathara is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹420 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Madathara is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Madathara. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Madathara via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Madathara. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aryankavu New Block via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Madurai and Madathara is 228 km. The road distance is 220.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Madathara without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Madurai to Madathara, including transfers.
Madurai to Madathara bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Madathara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Madathara is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Punalur, which costs ₹310 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Madathara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Aryankavu New Block once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Madathara via Punalur in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Aryankavu New Block
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Madathara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Madathara bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Madurai to Madathara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aryankavu New Block station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Madathara is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Madurai to Madathara.
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