There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Marakkanam by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly, train, taxi
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain
- Take the taxi from Melmaruvattur to Marakkanamtaxi
3h 53m₹7,040–12,116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
7h 3m₹850–2,808Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Melmaruvatturtrain 12606 / ...
7h 2m₹1,360–4,090Drive 360.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Marakkanamcar 360.8 km
5h 19m₹4,059–5,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Marakkanamtaxi 360.8 km
5h 19m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
9h 51m
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Marakkanam is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Marakkanam is to fly and train and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Marakkanam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Marakkanam Bypass via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Marakkanam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Melmaruvattur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Madurai and Marakkanam is 540 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Marakkanam without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Madurai to Marakkanam, including transfers.
Madurai to Marakkanam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Marakkanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Marakkanam is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Marakkanam, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Marakkanam via Vridhachalam Jn and Melmaruvattur in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- 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 Tambaram to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,000
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 Marakkanam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Madurai to Marakkanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Marakkanam is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Madurai to Marakkanam.
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