There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Poondi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain 06490 / ...
4h 13mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kudikadutrain 06490 / ...
4h 21m₹284–2,249Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Poondicar 175.5 km
2h 40m₹1,970–2,846Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Poonditaxi 175.5 km
2h 40m₹3,000–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
4h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Poondi is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Poondi is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Madurai and Poondi is 184 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poondi without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Madurai to Poondi, including transfers.
Madurai to Poondi bus services, operated by Balaji Cabs, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poondi is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, Balaji Cabs operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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 Poondi bus services, operated by Balaji Cabs, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Poondi is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Madurai to Poondi.
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