There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06889
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
6h 26m₹452–2,744Bus
- Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavurbus Koothapakkam - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 20mDrive 304.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvanthipuram to Maduraicar 304.2 km
4h 33m₹3,422–4,942Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvanthipuram to Maduraitaxi 304.2 km
4h 33m₹4,100–4,900Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
9h 18m₹10,579–29,678Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
7h 23m₹5,995–9,940
Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Koothapakkam and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Madurai Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Thiruvanthipuram and Madurai is 346 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai, including transfers.
Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Koothapakkam station.
Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹30,000 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Thiruvanthipuram, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai Jn via Tiruppadirippuliyur and Vridhachalam Jn in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koothapakkam to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
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
- 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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai.
There are 217+ hotels available in Madurai.