There are 10 ways to get from Periyapalayam to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06742 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
10h 12m₹960–4,544Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus 57X
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
11h 9mDrive 473.1 km
- Drive from Periyapalayam to Maduraicar 473.1 km
6h 52m₹5,334–7,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyapalayam to Maduraitaxi 473.1 km
6h 52m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 52m₹5,589–8,798Bus
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatrebus 57X
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
11h 21mBus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
8h 18m₹6,214–9,163Bus, fly to Salem
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
9h 17mBus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
10h 36m₹5,634–9,753Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
9h 14m₹8,104–18,563
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyapalayam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹4,600 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Periyapalayam to Madurai is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyapalayam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Periapalayam Bus Stand and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyapalayam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kavaraippettai and arriving at Madurai Jn via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Periyapalayam and Madurai is 551 km. The road distance is 473.1 km.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Periyapalayam to Madurai, including transfers.
Periyapalayam to Madurai bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Periapalayam Bus Stand station.
Periyapalayam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kavaraippettai station.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Madurai is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Periyapalayam, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Periyapalayam to Madurai Jn via Kavaraippettai, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar, Washermenpet, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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 Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–210
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–210
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Periyapalayam to Madurai bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar station.
Periyapalayam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyapalayam to Madurai is 473 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Periyapalayam to Madurai.
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