There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
5h 34m₹299–2,385Drive 227.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Vazhapadicar 227.2 km
3h 41m₹2,593–3,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Vazhapaditaxi 227.2 km
3h 41m₹4,700–6,000
Madurai to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Madurai and Vazhapadi is 250 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Madurai to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Vazhapadi, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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 Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Vazhapadi is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Madurai to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.