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How to get fromMadurai to Walajapetby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Walajapet by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 20602 / ...
    7h 47m
    ₹665–3,260

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Katpadibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 49m

  3. Drive  398.7 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Walajapetcar car 398.7 km
    6h 5m
    ₹4,474–6,462

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Walajapettaxi taxi 398.7 km
    6h 5m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain train
    4h 42m
    ₹5,767–9,968

  6. Train via Salem

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain train 17236 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    8h 29m
    ₹769–4,095

  7. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Walajapetbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 3m

  8. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane IXM - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Walajah Road Jntrain train
    7h 32m
    ₹6,362–10,033

Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Walajapet, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, PRM Roadways operates a bus from Madurai to Katpadi hourly, and the journey takes 7h 25m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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