There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Porayar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Mayiladuturai J
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 20692 / ...
5h 36m₹864–3,149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188 / ...
6h 58m₹644–2,939Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
7h 28mDrive 256.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Porayarcar 256.2 km
3h 58m₹2,882–4,163Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Porayartaxi 256.2 km
3h 58m₹4,000–4,800Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadubus
8h 16m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Porayar is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Porayar is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Porayar. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu via Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Porayar. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Mayiladuturai J via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Madurai and Porayar is 305 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Porayar without a car is to train via Mayiladuturai J which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Madurai to Porayar, including transfers.
Madurai to Porayar bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Porayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Porayar is to train via Mayiladuturai J which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Porayar, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Porayar via Tiruchchirapali and Mayiladuturai J in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Porayar via Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Porayar bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Porayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Porayar is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Madurai to Porayar.
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