There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Pothanur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Karurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
2h 39m₹869–1,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pugalurtrain 16235 / ...
2h 45m₹462–1,599Drive 159.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pothanurcar 159.2 km
2h 37m₹1,786–2,580Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pothanurtaxi 159.2 km
2h 37m₹2,700–3,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pothanur is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pothanur is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Karur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
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 45m.
The distance between Madurai and Pothanur is 161 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pothanur without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Madurai to Pothanur, including transfers.
Madurai to Pothanur bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Madurai 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 39m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pothanur, India?
SBM Traansport operates a bus from Madurai to Karur every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 15m. 15 other operators also service this route. 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 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Phone
- +91 96888 88347
- [email protected]
- Website
- AB Ramani Transports
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- AB Ramani Transports
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Madurai balajee tours & travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- SMS Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SMS Tours and Travels
- Website
- Vivegam Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vivegam Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- ALTAJ Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- ALTAJ Travels
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Website
- Sri Siddhan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Siddhan Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Pothanur bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Karur 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 37m to drive from Madurai to Pothanur.
There are 15+ hotels available in Pothanur.