There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Thandalam by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus
3h 14m₹5,436–9,043Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypassbus FlixBus IN5127
10h 48m₹742–2,361Bus via Central station
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 36mTrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 20606 / ...
9h 53m₹853–2,988Drive 437.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Thandalamcar 437.3 km
6h 24m₹4,990–7,208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Thandalamtaxi 437.3 km
6h 24m₹9,500–12,000
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Thandalam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Thandalam is to fly and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Thandalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College via Central station and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Thandalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Madurai and Thandalam is 464 km. The road distance is 437.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thandalam without a car is to bus via Central station which takes 9h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Madurai to Thandalam, including transfers.
Madurai to Thandalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Madurai to Thandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thandalam is to bus via Central station which takes 9h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thandalam, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Thandalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass station.
Madurai to Thandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Thandalam is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Madurai to Thandalam.
Book your Madurai to Thandalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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