There are 5 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Punalur
best- Take the train from Punalur to Madurai Jntrain 16328 / ...
6h 3m₹480–1,854Train
cheapest- Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
6h 21m₹360–1,701Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 53mDrive 217.7 km
- Drive from Pathanapuram to Maduraicar 217.7 km
3h 52m₹2,449–3,537Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Maduraitaxi 217.7 km
3h 52m₹3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathanapuram to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Pathanapuram and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Punalur and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Pathanapuram to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Pathanapuram and Madurai is 238 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai without a car is to train via Punalur which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai, including transfers.
Pathanapuram to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Pathanapuram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai is to train via Punalur which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathanapuram to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Punalur, Rajapalayam, and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Auvaneswsarem to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Punalur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Pathanapuram to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Pathanapuram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathanapuram to Madurai is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Pathanapuram to Madurai.
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