There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalurtrain
- Take the taxi from Punalur to Pathanāmthittataxi
7h 4m₹992–3,241Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Thenmalabus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Pathanamthittabus
8h 3m₹283–1,549Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmalabus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Pathanamthittabus
8h 46mDrive 229 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pathanāmthittacar 229 km
4h 7m₹2,583–3,731Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pathanāmthittataxi 229 km
4h 7m₹3,800–4,600Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344 / ...
12h 8m₹441–2,395
Madurai to Pathanāmthitta by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta is to train and bus which costs ₹280 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Pathanamthitta via Rajapalayam and Thenmala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chengannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Madurai and Pathanāmthitta is 264 km. The road distance is 229 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta, including transfers.
Madurai to Pathanāmthitta bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Pathanāmthitta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹2,400 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pathanāmthitta, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pathanamthitta via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, and Thenmala in around 8h 46m. 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 Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thenmala to Pathanamthitta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thenmala to Pathanamthitta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–4,600
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 Pathanāmthitta bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Pathanāmthitta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pathanāmthitta is 229 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Madurai to Pathanāmthitta.
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