There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Manali by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, line 595 bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
3h 5m₹5,865–8,971Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Government Schoolbus 121A
11h 26m₹325–2,279Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
9h 32m₹429–3,091Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 36m₹770–1,606Drive 462.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Manalicar 462.7 km
6h 46m₹5,191–7,497Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Manalitaxi 462.7 km
6h 46m₹10,000–13,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagarbus FlixBus IN5129
- Take the bus from Anna Nagar West Depot to Government Schoolbus 121A
11h 57m₹699–2,254
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Manali is to train and bus which costs ₹320 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Manali. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Manali. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Tambaram and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Madurai and Manali is 478 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Manali without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Madurai to Manali, including transfers.
Madurai to Manali bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Manali is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 33m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₹750–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from I.T.C. to M.F.L
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
Bus from Thirumangalam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–70
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹25–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–70
Bus from Anna Nagar West Depot to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–65
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹24–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Manali bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Manali is 463 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Madurai to Manali.
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