There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Sūrandai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kadayanallur
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06029 / ...
2h 52m₹762–1,985Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pavurchutramtrain 06029 / ...
3h 34m₹627–1,976Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
3h 45mDrive 151.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Sūrandaicar 151.9 km
2h 25m₹1,718–2,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Sūrandaitaxi 151.9 km
2h 25m₹3,500–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Sūrandai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Sūrandai is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Madurai and Sūrandai is 168 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Sūrandai without a car is to train via Kadayanallur which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Madurai to Sūrandai, including transfers.
Madurai to Sūrandai bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Sūrandai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Sūrandai is to train via Kadayanallur which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Sūrandai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 34m. 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 Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Pavurchutram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 Sūrandai bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Sūrandai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Sūrandai is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Madurai to Sūrandai.
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