There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Poigai by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06029 / ...
2h 45m₹612–1,785Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Kadayanallurbus
3h 39m₹534–1,177Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
3h 1m₹729–1,274Drive 147.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Poigaicar 147.7 km
2h 21m₹1,658–2,395Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Poigaitaxi 147.7 km
2h 21m₹3,400–4,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Poigai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Poigai is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Poigai. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Idaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Poigai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Madurai and Poigai is 160 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poigai without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Madurai to Poigai, including transfers.
Madurai to Poigai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Poigai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poigai is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Poigai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–850 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Poigai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Idaikal station.
Madurai to Poigai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Poigai is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Madurai to Poigai.
There are 44+ hotels available in Poigai.