The average train between Poompuhar and Madurai takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Poompuhar to Madurai. 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 2 hours between Poompuhar and Madurai. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Poompuhar is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Madurai at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poompuhar to Madurai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Poompuhar station and arriving at Madurai station via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Poompuhar to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
Poompuhar to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
The distance between Poompuhar and Madurai is 422 km. The road distance is 503 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 40m.