There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Moolakadai by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, line 43407 train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Peramburtrain
2h 50m₹6,021–10,638Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
10h 30m₹323–2,254Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
9h 12m₹491–3,883Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 25m₹769–1,601Drive 458.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Moolakadaicar 458.3 km
6h 43m₹5,154–7,445Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Moolakadaitaxi 458.3 km
6h 43m₹10,000–12,000Bus via Anna Nagar West Depot (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagarbus FlixBus IN5129
11h 1m₹698–2,234
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Moolakadai is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Moolakadai is to fly and line 43407 train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Moolakadai. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at M.R. Nagar via Daily Thanth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Moolakadai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Perambur via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Madurai and Moolakadai is 453 km. The road distance is 458.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Moolakadai without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Madurai to Moolakadai, including transfers.
Madurai to Moolakadai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Moolakadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Moolakadai is to train via Tambaram which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Moolakadai, 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹310–390
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
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 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 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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 Moolakadai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Moolakadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Moolakadai is 458 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Madurai to Moolakadai.
There are 1069+ hotels available in Moolakadai.