There are 6 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 to Idaikalbus
3h 8m₹869–1,494Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Sūrandaicar 151.7 km
2h 24m₹1,695–2,448Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Sūrandaitaxi 151.7 km
2h 24m₹3,500–4,200Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kadayanallurbus
3h 46m₹664–1,377
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Sūrandai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Sūrandai is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Idaikal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
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 151.7 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 Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai 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 ₹850 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 8m.
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, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–850 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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 Jayavin Travels, arrive at Idaikal 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 24m to drive from Madurai to Sūrandai.
There are 53+ hotels available in Sūrandai.