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How to get fromThiruvanthipuram to Maduraiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Madurai Jntrain train 16368
    6h 25m
    ₹416–2,020

  2. Train via Tiruppadirippuliyur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Madurai Jntrain train 06017 / ...
    6h 26m
    ₹352–1,944

  3. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus bus
    7h 35m

  4. Drive  304.1 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvanthipuram to Maduraicar car 304.1 km
    4h 33m
    ₹2,959–4,273

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvanthipuram to Maduraitaxi taxi 304.1 km
    4h 33m
    ₹4,100–4,900

  6. Fly from Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane PNY - IXM
    6h 58m
    ₹10,079–19,678

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavurbus bus Koothapakkam - Thanjavur
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    8h 10m

  8. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    7h 13m
    ₹5,495–9,940

Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Thiruvanthipuram, India and Madurai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Madurai Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koothapakkam to Madurai via Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli in around 7h 35m.

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