What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Papanasam?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Papanasam is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Papanasam?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Papanasam is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Papanasam?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Papanasam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Papanasam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Madurai to Papanasam?

The distance between Madurai and Papanasam is 230 km. The road distance is 190 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Papanasam without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Papanasam?

The train from Madurai Jn to Papanasam takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Papanasam bus from?

Madurai to Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Papanasam train from?

Madurai to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train or bus from Madurai to Papanasam?

The best way to get from Madurai to Papanasam is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Madurai to Papanasam bus arrive?

Madurai to Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.

Where does the Madurai to Papanasam train arrive?

Madurai to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Papanasam?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Papanasam is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Madurai to Papanasam.

Where can I stay near Papanasam?

There are 138+ hotels available in Papanasam.

Madurai to Papanasam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
4h 5m
₹190–1,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
4h 35m
₹238–1,589
Drive 190 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Papanasamcar 190 km
2h 54m
₹2,132–3,079
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Papanasamtaxi 190 km
2h 54m
₹3,000–3,600
Train via Tiruchirappalli
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
4h 24m
₹294–2,349

Madurai to Papanasam by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.7 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Papanasam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Papanasam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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