There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Padappai by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Perungalathur to Padappaibus
3h 28m₹5,930–10,366Train via Chengalpattu
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
8h 17m₹388–3,526Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
9h 45m₹661–2,648Drive 418.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Padappaicar 418.8 km
6h 11m₹4,698–6,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Padappaitaxi 418.8 km
6h 11m₹6,000–7,500Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
9h 17m₹390–3,561Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
13h 26m
Madurai to Padappai by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Padappai is to train via Chengalpattu which costs ₹380 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Padappai is to fly and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Padappai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and arriving at Padappai via Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Padappai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Perungulattur via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Madurai and Padappai is 453 km. The road distance is 418.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Padappai without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Madurai to Padappai, including transfers.
Madurai to Padappai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Madurai to Padappai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Padappai is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Padappai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chengalpattu hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- 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 Madurai Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Perungalathur to Padappai
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹10–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Perungalathur to Padappai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Padappai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Madurai to Padappai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Padappai is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Madurai to Padappai.
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