There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Ottapidaram by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain 22668 / ...
1h 55m₹754–1,925Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Keela Eral - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Keela Eral - Bus Stand to Ottapidaramtaxi
2h 30m₹1,003–1,444Drive 123 km
- Drive from Madurai to Ottapidaramcar 123 km
2h 1m₹1,397–2,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Ottapidaramtaxi 123 km
2h 1m₹2,900–3,500Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
2h 39m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Ottapidaram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Ottapidaram is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Ottapidaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Ottapidaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Maniyachchi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Ottapidaram is 147 km. The road distance is 123 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ottapidaram without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Madurai to Ottapidaram, including transfers.
Madurai to Ottapidaram bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Ottapidaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ottapidaram is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Ottapidaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Keela Eral - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–3,500
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 Ottapidaram bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Ottapidaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Maniyachchi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Ottapidaram is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Madurai to Ottapidaram.
There are 20+ hotels available in Ottapidaram.