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 to Salembus
2h 37m₹1,477–3,058Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
5h 37m₹299–2,385Drive 227.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Vazhapadicar 227.4 km
3h 41m₹2,551–3,684Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Vazhapaditaxi 227.4 km
3h 41m₹4,700–6,000
Madurai to Vazhapadi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
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 37m.
The distance between Madurai and Vazhapadi is 254 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Madurai to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Madurai to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai 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 2h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Vazhapadi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Salem twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 10m. 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 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem 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 two+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.