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

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pichavaram is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Pichavaram?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Pichavaram?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Madurai to Pichavaram?

The distance between Madurai and Pichavaram is 328 km. The road distance is 283.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Madurai to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Madurai to Pichavaram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Pichavaram bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madurai to Pichavaram train from?

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

Train or bus from Madurai to Pichavaram?

The best way to get from Madurai to Pichavaram is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Madurai to Pichavaram bus arrive?

Madurai to Pichavaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.

Where does the Madurai to Pichavaram train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madurai to Pichavaram?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pichavaram is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Madurai to Pichavaram.

Where can I stay near Pichavaram?

There are 64+ hotels available in Pichavaram.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
5h 24m
₹972–2,583
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
6h 40m
₹922–1,664
Drive 283.6 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Pichavaramcar 283.6 km
4h 17m
₹2,757–3,982
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Pichavaramtaxi 283.6 km
4h 17m
₹4,200–5,500
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXM - PNY
2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
9h 32m
₹11,307–21,263

Madurai (IXM) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

16Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

₹9,669Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.7 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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