There are 4 ways to get from Punalur (Station) to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Punalur to Madurai Jntrain 16328 / ...
6h 9m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 32mDrive 205 km
- Drive from Punalur (Station) to Maduraicar 205 km
3h 41m₹2,316–3,344Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalur (Station) to Maduraitaxi 205 km
3h 41m₹3,400–4,100
Punalur (Station) to Madurai by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punalur (Station) to Madurai is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Punalur (Station) to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalur (Station) to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Punalur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Punalur (Station) and Madurai is 225 km. The road distance is 205 km.
The best way to get from Punalur (Station) to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Punalur to Madurai Jn takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Punalur (Station) to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Punalur (Station) to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalur (Station) to Madurai is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Punalur (Station), India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punalur to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Punalur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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More Questions & Answers
Punalur (Station) to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Punalur (Station) to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalur (Station) to Madurai is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Punalur (Station) to Madurai.
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