There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Punnaikayal by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Thoothukudi
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
2h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Arumuganeritrain 16731 / ...
4h 13m₹674–1,999Drive 163.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Punnaikayalcar 163.8 km
2h 31m₹1,846–2,666Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Punnaikayaltaxi 163.8 km
2h 31m₹3,800–4,600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Palayakayal - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN4352
3h 18m₹793–1,410
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Punnaikayal is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Punnaikayal is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Punnaikayal. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Punnaikayal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Arumuganeri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Madurai and Punnaikayal is 170 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Punnaikayal without a car is to bus via Thoothukudi which takes 2h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Madurai to Punnaikayal, including transfers.
Madurai to Punnaikayal bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Punnaikayal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Punnaikayal is to bus via Thoothukudi which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Punnaikayal, India?
Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Arumuganeri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Palayakayal - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Punnaikayal bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Punnaikayal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arumuganeri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Punnaikayal is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Madurai to Punnaikayal.
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