There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Periyapalayam by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Periapalayam Bus Standbus
5h 28m₹5,859–9,016Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Standbus 57X
11h 11m₹874–2,506Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Kavaraippettaitrain 06741 / ...
10h 7m₹970–4,561Drive 473.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Periyapalayamcar 473.1 km
6h 52m₹5,334–7,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Periyapalayamtaxi 473.1 km
6h 52m₹10,000–13,000Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Periapalayam Bus Standbus 57X
11h 35m
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Periyapalayam is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Periyapalayam is to fly and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Periyapalayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Periapalayam Bus Stand via Basin Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Periyapalayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kavaraippettai via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Madurai and Periyapalayam is 493 km. The road distance is 473.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Periyapalayam without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Madurai to Periyapalayam, including transfers.
Madurai to Periyapalayam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Periyapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Periyapalayam is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Periyapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Periyapalayam via Tambaram, Chennai Park, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Kavaraippettai in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periapalayam Bus Stand via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Basin Bridge Jn, and Basin Bridge in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Kavaraippettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Periapalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹14–95
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–95
Bus from Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar to Periapalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Periyapalayam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Periyapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Periyapalayam is 473 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Madurai to Periyapalayam.
There are 1028+ hotels available in Periyapalayam.