There are 4 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Punalur to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 43m₹479–1,854Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Srivilliputhurbus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 12mDrive 218 km
- Drive from Pathanapuram to Maduraicar 218 km
3h 52m₹2,476–3,576Taxi
- 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 train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 43m.
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 Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
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 238 km. The road distance is 218 km.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathanapuram to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Punalur, Srivilliputhur, and Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 12m.
- 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 Srivilliputhur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- 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 Srivilliputhur 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.
There are 230+ hotels available in Madurai.