There are 11 ways to get from Walajapet to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16339 / ...
11h 29m₹669–3,253Train via Salem
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Salem Jntrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain 17235 / ...
8h 57m₹769–4,153Drive 398.2 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Maduraicar 398.2 km
6h 6m₹4,479–6,470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Maduraitaxi 398.2 km
6h 6m₹9,500–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 15m₹6,184–11,738Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus 795Ns
9h 30m₹696–1,327Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
7h 41m₹6,809–12,103Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
9h 23m₹5,594–12,168Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
9h 59m₹6,229–12,693Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
8h 37m₹8,699–21,503
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Madurai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Madurai is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn via Katpadi Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Walajapet and Madurai is 418 km. The road distance is 398.2 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Walajapet to Madurai, including transfers.
Walajapet to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Madurai is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,200 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Madurai, India?
Sri Renugambal Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Madurai Jn via Walajah Road Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Salem Jn in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
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 Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walajapet to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Walajapet to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Madurai is 398 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Walajapet to Madurai.
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