The average train between Madurai and Vazhapadi takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Madurai to Vazhapadi. 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 twice daily between Madurai and Vazhapadi. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Madurai is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Vazhapadi at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Madurai station and arriving at Vazhapadi station via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Madurai to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
The distance between Madurai and Vazhapadi is 195.6 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h.