There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Ponmalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manjattidaltrain 16848
3h 4m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
3h 11mDrive 129.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Ponmalaicar 129.7 km
2h 2m₹1,459–2,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Ponmalaitaxi 129.7 km
2h 2m₹2,600–3,100Train via Tiruchchirapali
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
3h 19m₹264–2,099
Madurai to Ponmalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Ponmalai is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Ponmalai is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Ponmalai. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Manjattidal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Madurai and Ponmalai is 160 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ponmalai without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Madurai Jn to Manjattidal takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madurai to Ponmalai bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ponmalai is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Manjattidal once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, Tippusultan Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Ponmalai bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manjattidal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Ponmalai is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Madurai to Ponmalai.
There are 192+ hotels available in Ponmalai.