There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Pothanur by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypassbus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
2h 37m₹784–1,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pugalurtrain 16235 / ...
2h 55m₹462–1,599Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pothanurcar 159.4 km
2h 38m₹1,788–2,582Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pothanurtaxi 159.4 km
2h 38m₹2,700–3,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pothanur is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pothanur is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Pugalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Pothanur is 161 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pothanur without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Madurai to Pothanur, including transfers.
Madurai to Pothanur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pothanur is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pothanur, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–700 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Pugalur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 Pothanur bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass station.
Madurai to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pugalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pothanur is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Madurai to Pothanur.
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