There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Walajapet by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus 996Ns / ...
7h 28m₹618–1,210Train via Salem
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain 17236 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12602 / ...
8h 34m₹769–4,095Drive 398.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Walajapetcar 398.9 km
6h 5m₹4,487–6,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Walajapettaxi 398.9 km
6h 5m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain
4h 43m₹6,350–11,326Bus via Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
9h 8mTrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 16340 / ...
10h 9m₹665–3,260Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Walajah Road Jntrain
7h 50m₹5,865–12,536
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Walajapet is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Walajapet is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Salem Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Madurai and Walajapet is 423 km. The road distance is 398.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Walajapet without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Madurai to Walajapet, including transfers.
Madurai to Walajapet bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Walajapet is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,100 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Walajapet, India?
SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Vellore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹310–850 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Walajapet via Salem Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Walajah Road Jn in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- 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
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Walajapet bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Madurai to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Walajapet is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Madurai to Walajapet.
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