There are 6 ways to get from Palayam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
3h 34m₹1,080–3,749Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
5h 11m₹476–1,939Train via Nagercoil Jn
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jntrain 20692 / ...
3h 55m₹844–2,273Drive 248.9 km
- Drive from Palayam to Maduraicar 248.9 km
3h 50m₹2,772–4,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palayam to Maduraitaxi 248.9 km
3h 50m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Kodai Toll gate
- Take the bus from Thuckalay to Kodai Toll gatebus
3h 44m₹1,580–3,749
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palayam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palayam to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palayam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Thuckalay and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Palayam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Palayam and Madurai is 255 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Palayam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Palayam to Madurai, including transfers.
Palayam to Madurai bus services, operated by Globehopper Mobility, depart from Nagercoil Thuckalay station.
Palayam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagercoil Jn station.
The best way to get from Palayam to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train via Nagercoil Jn, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India and Madurai, India?
Globehopper Mobility operates a bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Eraniel to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Thuckalay to Kodai Toll gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Palayam to Madurai bus services, operated by Globehopper Mobility, arrive at Madurai station.
Palayam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palayam to Madurai is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Palayam to Madurai.
Book your Palayam to Madurai bus tickets online with Omio.
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