There are 6 ways to get from Poondi to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16847 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain 20635 / ...
3h 31m₹656–2,744Bus via Mattuthavani
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
4h 7m₹491–1,138Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 42mDrive 175.9 km
- Drive from Poondi to Maduraicar 175.9 km
2h 40m₹1,972–2,848Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Maduraitaxi 175.9 km
2h 40m₹3,000–3,700Train
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Madurai Jntrain 20605 / ...
3h 32m₹556–1,844
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poondi to Madurai is to bus via Mattuthavani which costs ₹490 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Poondi to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Poondi to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Poondi to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Madurai Jn via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Poondi and Madurai is 218 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Poondi to Madurai without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Poondi to Madurai, including transfers.
Poondi to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thanjavur station.
Poondi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Poondi to Madurai is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Poondi, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Poondi to Madurai Jn via Thanjavur and Tiruchchirapali in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thanjavur to Madurai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Poondi to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Poondi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poondi to Madurai is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Poondi to Madurai.
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