There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Melapalayam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4332
3h 10m₹300–750Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Melappalaiyamtrain 16322
3h 38m₹160–1,300Train via Tirunelveli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 20605 / ...
3h 18m₹264–2,104Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Melapalayamcar 159.4 km
2h 25m₹1,547–2,234Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Melapalayamtaxi 159.4 km
2h 25m₹3,700–4,400
Madurai to Melapalayam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Melapalayam is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Melapalayam is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Melappalaiyam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Madurai and Melapalayam is 156 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Melapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹300 - ₹750.
The bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madurai to Melapalayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Melapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Melapalayam is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹300 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Melapalayam, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–750 and the journey takes 3h 10m. PALSLNT Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Melappalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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 Melapalayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Melapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Melapalayam is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Madurai to Melapalayam.
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