What is the cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tirupati to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Madurai is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.

Is there a direct bus between Tirupati and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Madurai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Tirupati and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirupati and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Tirupati to Madurai?

The distance between Tirupati and Madurai is 502 km. The road distance is 491.5 km.

How do I travel from Tirupati to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Tirupati to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400.

How long does it take to get from Tirupati to Madurai?

The bus from Tirupathi to Madurai takes 10h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Tirupati to Madurai bus from?

Tirupati to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.

Where do I catch the Tirupati to Madurai train from?

Tirupati to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.

Train, bus or fly from Tirupati to Madurai?

The best way to get from Tirupati to Madurai is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 13h 40m, you could also fly, which costs ₹15,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Tirupati to Madurai bus arrive?

Tirupati to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.

Where does the Tirupati to Madurai train arrive?

Tirupati to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.

Can I drive from Tirupati to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Madurai is 491 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Tirupati to Madurai.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 217+ hotels available in Madurai.

Tirupati to Madurai - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Maduraibus
10h 15m
₹400–1,400
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tirupati to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
13h 40m
₹350–2,700
Drive 491.5 km
1. Drive from Tirupati to Maduraicar 491.5 km
7h 35m
₹5,526–7,981
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Maduraitaxi 491.5 km
7h 35m
₹6,500–8,000
Fly
1. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Madurai (IXM)plane TIR - IXM
8h 13m
₹15,388–26,452

Tirupati to Madurai by bus

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Distance: 501.8 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Madurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–1,100 and the journey takes 10h 15m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Madurai Jn 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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