There are 8 ways to get from Potheri to Madurai by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly to Madurai, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
4h 31m₹5,650–8,920Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
7h 35m₹372–2,967Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
8h₹600–2,000Drive 410.1 km
- Drive from Potheri to Maduraicar 410.1 km
6h₹4,641–6,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Maduraitaxi 410.1 km
6h₹5,500–7,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
5h 28m₹6,775–9,785Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
6h 56mFly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
6h 50m₹8,375–18,935
Potheri to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Madurai is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Madurai Jn via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Potheri and Madurai is 451 km. The road distance is 410.1 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Potheri to Madurai, including transfers.
Potheri to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Potheri to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Madurai is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹600–2,000 and the journey takes 8h. Jayavin Travels also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Potheri to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Madurai is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Potheri to Madurai.
Book your Potheri to Madurai bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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