There are 6 ways to get from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Melappalaiyam to Virudunagar Jntrain 16321
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Pudukkottaitrain 16862 / ...
6h 15m₹310–2,446Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Pudukkottaitrain 16862 / ...
6h 16m₹308–2,433Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5136A / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellurbus
6h 26m₹1,358–2,169Drive 259.8 km
- Drive from Melapalayam to Pudukkottaicar 259.8 km
4h 8m₹2,530–3,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melapalayam to Pudukkottaitaxi 259.8 km
4h 8m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain
6h 19m₹8,696–25,871
Melapalayam to Pudukkottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand and arriving at Mellur via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Melappalaiyam and arriving at Pudukkottai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Melapalayam and Pudukkottai is 282 km. The road distance is 259.8 km.
The best way to get from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai, including transfers.
Melapalayam to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand station.
Melapalayam to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melappalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Melapalayam, India and Pudukkottai, India?
You can take a train from Melappalaiyam to Pudukkottai via Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to Pudukkottai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, Madurai Mattuthavani, and Mellur in around 6h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melappalaiyam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Melapalayam to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Melapalayam to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melapalayam to Pudukkottai is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Melapalayam to Pudukkottai.
There are 31+ hotels available in Pudukkottai.