The average train between Madurai and Poompuhar takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Madurai to Poompuhar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Madurai and Poompuhar. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Madurai is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Poompuhar at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Tambaram and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Madurai station and arriving at Poompuhar station via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Madurai to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
The distance between Madurai and Poompuhar is 422 km. The road distance is 568 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 28m.