There are 10 ways to get from Pallikaranai to Madurai by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Madurai, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
4h 20m₹5,650–9,434Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Madurai Jntrain 12637 / ...
8h 54m₹405–3,149Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 7mDrive 437.4 km
- Drive from Pallikaranai to Maduraicar 437.4 km
6h 26m₹4,920–7,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallikaranai to Maduraitaxi 437.4 km
6h 26m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
5h 46m₹6,275–9,799Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
6h 45mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
8h 4m₹5,695–10,389Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
6h 42m₹8,165–19,199Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
10h 4m₹656–2,222
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pallikaranai to Madurai is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pallikaranai to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pallikaranai to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Narayanpuram and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Pallikaranai to Madurai. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Madurai Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Pallikaranai and Madurai is 444 km. The road distance is 437.4 km.
The best way to get from Pallikaranai to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Pallikaranai to Madurai, including transfers.
Pallikaranai to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Pallikaranai to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Pallikaranai to Madurai is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Pallikaranai, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pallikaranai to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Pallikaranai to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallikaranai to Madurai is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Pallikaranai to Madurai.
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