There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Vallam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
3h 20m₹478–1,109Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Budalurtrain 16848 / ...
3h 42m₹596–1,839Drive 154.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Vallamcar 154.7 km
2h 23m₹1,733–2,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Vallamtaxi 154.7 km
2h 23m₹2,700–3,300Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
3h 57m₹694–2,699Bus, line 16812 train
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Alakkuditrain 16812
3h 59m₹753–4,136
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Vallam is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Vallam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Vallam. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Vallam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Budalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Madurai and Vallam is 169 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vallam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Madurai to Vallam, including transfers.
Madurai to Vallam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.
Madurai to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vallam is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India?
SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Budalur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Budalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Alakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 Vallam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Madurai to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Budalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Vallam is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Madurai to Vallam.
There are 96+ hotels available in Vallam.