There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Pathanapuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Edamann
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Edamanntrain 16327
5h 17m₹576–1,883Bus via Thenmala
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
7h 47m₹273–436Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Punalurbus
5h 21m₹280–1,195Drive 228.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pathanapuramcar 228.5 km
3h 37m₹2,561–3,699Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pathanapuramtaxi 228.5 km
3h 37m₹3,800–4,600Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Auvaneswsaremtrain 16101 / ...
5h 30m₹362–1,669
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pathanapuram is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pathanapuram is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pathanapuram. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Pathanapuram via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pathanapuram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Edamann via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Madurai and Pathanapuram is 235 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pathanapuram without a car is to train via Edamann which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Madurai to Pathanapuram, including transfers.
Madurai to Pathanapuram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Pathanapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pathanapuram is to train via Edamann which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pathanapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Edamann once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 4h. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Edamann
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Auvaneswsarem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Pathanapuram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Madurai to Pathanapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Edamann station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pathanapuram is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Madurai to Pathanapuram.
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