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How to get fromMadurai to Sankarapuramby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Sankarapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train via Virudhachalam

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12632 / ...
    5h 59m
    ₹980–3,390

  2. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirukkoyilurbus bus Tiruchirapalli - Tirukkoyilur
    6h 47m
    ₹1,533–5,156

  3. Drive  265.4 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Sankarapuramcar car 265.4 km
    4h 9m
    ₹2,972–4,293

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Sankarapuramtaxi taxi 265.4 km
    4h 9m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirukoilurtrain train 22606
    6h 36m
    ₹992–2,784

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN5143
    8h 20m
    ₹1,177–2,387

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  • Distance: 350.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Sankarapuram via Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli, and Tirukkoyilur in around 6h 47m.

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