What is the cheapest way to get from Ongole to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Ongole to Madurai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ongole to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Ongole to Madurai is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ongole and Madurai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ongole to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at Madurai via Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ongole and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ongole and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Ongole to Madurai?

The distance between Ongole and Madurai is 969 km. The road distance is 738 km.

How do I travel from Ongole to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Ongole to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs ₹950 - ₹5,000.

How long does it take to get from Ongole to Madurai?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Ongole to Madurai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ongole to Madurai bus from?

Ongole to Madurai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Ongole station.

Where do I catch the Ongole to Madurai train from?

Ongole to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ongole station.

Train or bus from Ongole to Madurai?

The best way to get from Ongole to Madurai is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs ₹950 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can train via Nilakkottai, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 31m.

Where does the Ongole to Madurai bus arrive?

Ongole to Madurai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Tirupati station.

Where does the Ongole to Madurai train arrive?

Ongole to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.

Can I drive from Ongole to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ongole to Madurai is 738 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Ongole to Madurai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ongole to Madurai?

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Where can I stay near Madurai?

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Ongole to Madurai - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ongole to Madurai by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Taxi to Vijayawada Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ongole to Vijayawada-Airport-VGAtaxi
2. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Madurai (IXM)plane VGA - IXM
8h 27m
₹10,782–23,281
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ongole to Madurai Jntrain 04171 / ...
15h 55m
₹440–3,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ongole to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
15h 25m
₹980–4,942
Train via Nilakkottai
1. Take the train from Ongole to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12665 / ...
2. Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain 16322 / ...
15h 31m
₹503–3,830
Drive 738 km
1. Drive from Ongole to Maduraicar 738 km
10h 54m
₹8,243–11,907
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ongole to Maduraitaxi 738 km
10h 54m
₹9,500–12,000
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
9h 23m
₹5,280–9,710
Bus to Hyderabad, fly
1. Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus
2. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM)plane HYD - IXM
10h 37m
₹6,656–15,239
Bus via Chennai (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagarbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129
16h 45m
₹1,134–3,618

Ongole to Madurai by bus

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15h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 969.3 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Ongole to Madurai via Tirupati in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ongole to Madurai Jn via Kodaikanal Road in around 15h 31m.

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