There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Padappai by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Perungalathur to Padappaibus
3h 23m₹5,427–9,863Bus via Kanchipuram
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Kancheepurambus 995Ud
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Padappaibus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
9h 40m₹486–1,047Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 20606 / ...
9h 40m₹1,003–3,138Drive 418.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Padappaicar 418.6 km
6h 10m₹4,692–6,777Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Padappaitaxi 418.6 km
6h 10m₹6,000–7,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
9h 45m₹661–2,648
Madurai to Padappai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Padappai is to bus via Kanchipuram which costs ₹480 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Padappai is to fly and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Padappai. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Padappai via FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Padappai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Padappai is 453 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Padappai without a car is to bus via Kanchipuram which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 bus via Kanchipuram which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Padappai, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to FlixBus Chennai - Padappai via Kancheepuram and FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Perungalathur to Padappai
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹10–600
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Perungalathur to Padappai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–130
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Padappai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Padappai is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Madurai to Padappai.
Book your Madurai to Padappai bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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