There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Peralam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
4h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain 06115
5h 51m₹312–2,436Drive 236.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Peralamcar 236.9 km
3h 36m₹2,689–3,884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Peralamtaxi 236.9 km
3h 36m₹3,700–4,500
Madurai to Peralam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Peralam is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Peralam is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Peralam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Peralam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Peralam Jn via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Madurai and Peralam is 236 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Peralam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Madurai to Peralam, including transfers.
Madurai to Peralam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Peralam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Peralam is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Peralam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Violet Holidays operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 95673 31234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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 Peralam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Peralam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Peralam is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Madurai to Peralam.
There are 88+ hotels available in Peralam.