There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Pāpanāsam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ambasamudramtrain 06029 / ...
3h 12m₹577–1,831Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
4hDrive 188.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pāpanāsamcar 188.8 km
3h 1m₹2,135–3,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pāpanāsamtaxi 188.8 km
3h 1m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pāpanāsam is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pāpanāsam is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pāpanāsam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pāpanāsam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ambasamudram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Madurai and Pāpanāsam is 200 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pāpanāsam without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Madurai to Pāpanāsam, including transfers.
Madurai to Pāpanāsam bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Pāpanāsam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pāpanāsam is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pāpanāsam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Ambasamudram once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, MRM Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Ambasamudram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Pāpanāsam bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Pāpanāsam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambasamudram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pāpanāsam is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Madurai to Pāpanāsam.
There are 21+ hotels available in Pāpanāsam.