There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Palliyadi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Thuckalay
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalaybus
4h₹1,670–3,719Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Marthandambus 795Ns
5h 36m₹568–2,516Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16127 / ...
4h 41m₹584–2,006Drive 256.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Palliyadicar 256.1 km
3h 55m₹2,909–4,202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Palliyaditaxi 256.1 km
3h 55m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Palliyadi is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Palliyadi is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Palliyadi. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll gate and arriving at Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Palliyadi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Madurai and Palliyadi is 256 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Palliyadi without a car is to bus via Thuckalay which takes 4h and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Madurai to Palliyadi, including transfers.
Madurai to Palliyadi bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll gate station.
Madurai to Palliyadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Palliyadi is to bus via Thuckalay which takes 4h and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Palliyadi, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kulitthurai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Palliyadi bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Thuckalay station.
Madurai to Palliyadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Palliyadi is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Madurai to Palliyadi.
There are 69+ hotels available in Palliyadi.