There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Poondi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
3h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavurtrain 20692 / ...
3h 20m₹552–1,837Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Poondicar 175.5 km
2h 40m₹1,957–2,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Poonditaxi 175.5 km
2h 40m₹3,000–3,700Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
4h 5m₹654–2,699
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Poondi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 20m.
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 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Madurai and Poondi is 177 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poondi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Poondi, India?
Balaji Cabs operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- 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 Thanjavur 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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