There are 4 ways to get from Pothanur to Madurai by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
2h 52m₹801–1,316Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pugalur to Madurai Jntrain 16236 / ...
3h 11m₹463–1,659Drive 162.8 km
- Drive from Pothanur to Maduraicar 162.8 km
2h 30m₹1,840–2,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothanur to Maduraitaxi 162.8 km
2h 30m₹2,800–3,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothanur to Madurai is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pothanur to Madurai is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothanur to Madurai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Pothanur to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Pugalur and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Pothanur and Madurai is 163 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Pothanur to Madurai, including transfers.
Pothanur to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass station.
Pothanur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pugalur station.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Madurai is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Pothanur, India and Madurai, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–700 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pugalur to Madurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pugalur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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More Questions & Answers
Pothanur to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Pothanur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothanur to Madurai is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Pothanur to Madurai.
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