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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus bus
    3h 12m
    ₹5,436–8,543

  2. Bus via Central station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    9h 28m
    ₹645–2,134

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain train 20606 / ...
    9h 53m
    ₹853–2,988

  4. Drive  437.3 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Thandalamcar car 437.3 km
    6h 24m
    ₹4,907–7,087

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Thandalamtaxi taxi 437.3 km
    6h 24m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN5127
    10h 46m
    ₹742–2,361

Madurai to Thandalam by bus and foot

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹645Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thandalam, India?

MNT Mutharamman Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Chennai every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m. 38 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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