There are 4 ways to get from Pothanur to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
2h 49mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Pugalur to Madurai Jntrain 16236 / ...
3h 11m₹463–1,659Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Pothanur to Maduraicar 163.1 km
2h 31m₹1,826–2,638Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothanur to Maduraitaxi 163.1 km
2h 31m₹2,800–3,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothanur to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
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 165 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Pothanur to Madurai, including transfers.
Pothanur to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Karur 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 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Pothanur, India and Madurai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Karur to Madurai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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Booking & Getting There
Pothanur to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai 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 31m to drive from Pothanur to Madurai.
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