There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Nilaiyur by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the taxi from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Nilaiyurtaxi
1h 35m₹1,150–2,119Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Narikkuditrain 06886
2h 53m₹512–2,221Drive 58.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Nilaiyurcar 58.9 km
1h 4m₹665–960Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Nilaiyurtaxi 58.9 km
1h 4m₹850–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Nilaiyur is to drive which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Nilaiyur is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Nilaiyur. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Narikkudi via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Madurai and Nilaiyur is 82 km. The road distance is 58.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nilaiyur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Madurai to Nilaiyur, including transfers.
Madurai to Nilaiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Nilaiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Nilaiyur is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Madurai to Nilaiyur.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Nilaiyur, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Nilaiyur via Virudunagar Jn and Narikkudi in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Narikkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
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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