There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Panruti by bus, train, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Villupuram
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Madurai Jn to Panruti
3 alternative options
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Madurai to Panruti
Drive
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Drive from Madurai to Panruti
Fly, train
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Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Madras (MAA)
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Take the train from Tambaram to Panruti
Madurai to Panruti by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Panruti is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Panruti is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 4h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Panruti. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Madurai and Panruti is 259 km. The road distance is 286 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Panruti without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Madurai to Panruti, including transfers.
Madurai to Panruti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Panruti is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 19m.
The quickest flight from Madurai Airport to Madras Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Madurai to Panruti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Panruti station.

- Distance: 259.2 km
- Duration: 4h 3m
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Panruti, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Villupuram every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹650 - ₹3,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Panruti once daily. Tickets cost ₹220 - ₹1,200 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000 - ₹8,500

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹7,500

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
Train from Tambaram to Panruti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹800

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650 - ₹3,000
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800 - ₹4,600
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 94 66 77 77
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Panruti is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Madurai to Panruti.
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Madurai Airport to Madras Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Panruti. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Madurai to Madurai Airport is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ₹280 - ₹340.