There are 5 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Punalur to Maduraibus
5h 21m₹276–1,287Bus via Thenmala
cheapest- Take the bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
7h 52m₹269–431Train
- Take the train from Punalur to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 43m₹479–1,854Drive 218 km
- Drive from Pathanapuram to Maduraicar 218 km
3h 52m₹2,443–3,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Maduraitaxi 218 km
3h 52m₹3,600–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 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 via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
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 5h 43m.
The distance between Pathanapuram and Madurai is 236 km. The road distance is 218 km.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹270 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai, including transfers.
Pathanapuram to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, 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 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹270 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Madurai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Punalur to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 4h. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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Booking & Getting There
Pathanapuram to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai 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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