There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Pandalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalurtrain
- Take the bus from Punalur to Pandalambus
8h 41m₹742–4,341Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344 / ...
10h 28m₹303–2,252Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Pandalambus
8h 43mDrive 240 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pandalamcar 240 km
4h 20m₹2,700–3,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pandalamtaxi 240 km
4h 20m₹4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pandalam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pandalam is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pandalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Pandalam via Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pandalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chengannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Madurai and Pandalam is 270 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pandalam without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Madurai to Pandalam, including transfers.
Madurai to Pandalam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Pandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pandalam is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pandalam, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pandalam via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Kesavadasapuram in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Pandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Pandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Pandalam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Madurai to Pandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pandalam is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Madurai to Pandalam.
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