There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Padi by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, line 43003 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 Koratturtrain
2h 33m₹6,030–10,666Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
9h 12m₹318–2,232Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
8h 54m₹500–3,911Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 26m₹768–2,461Drive 449.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Padicar 449.5 km
6h 34m₹5,042–7,283Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Paditaxi 449.5 km
6h 34m₹10,000–12,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Padibus FlixBus IN5129
9h 30m₹650–2,200Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 44m
Madurai to Padi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Padi is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Padi is to fly and line 43003 train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Padi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Padi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Korattur via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Madurai and Padi is 459 km. The road distance is 449.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Padi without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Madurai to Padi, including transfers.
Madurai to Padi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Madurai to Padi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Padi is to train via Tambaram which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Padi, Tamil Nādu, 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 Korattur
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
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 - Padi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- 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 Padi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Padi station.
Madurai to Padi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Padi is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Madurai to Padi.
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