There are 9 ways to get from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple 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 14m₹5,644–9,379Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Madurai Jntrain 12637 / ...
7h 33m₹280–2,200Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
8h 26m₹650–2,100Drive 425 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Meenakshi Templecar 425 km
6h 12m₹4,787–6,914Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Meenakshi Templetaxi 425 km
6h 12m₹9,000–12,000Fly 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 43m₹6,269–9,744Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
6h 16mFly 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 36mBus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 18m
Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Tambaram and Meenakshi Temple is 437 km. The road distance is 425 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple, including transfers.
Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Tambaram to Meenakshi Temple.
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