There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Panpoli by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16101 / ...
2h 47m₹598–1,829Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Shencottahbus
4h 20m₹463–1,093Bus via Idaikal
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
3h 6m₹849–1,444Drive 155.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Panpolicar 155.5 km
2h 49m₹1,740–2,514Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Panpolitaxi 155.5 km
2h 49m₹3,600–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Panpoli is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Panpoli is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Panpoli. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Idaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Panpoli. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Madurai and Panpoli is 176 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Panpoli without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Madurai to Panpoli, including transfers.
Madurai to Panpoli bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Panpoli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Panpoli is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Idaikal, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Panpoli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–850 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Shencottah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Panpoli bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Idaikal station.
Madurai to Panpoli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Panpoli is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Madurai to Panpoli.
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