There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Podanur by bus, train, taxi or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Podanur is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 5h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Podanur is to taxi which costs ₹4,500 - ₹5,500 and takes 3h 9m.
It is 169 km from Madurai to Podanur. It is approximately 203.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Madurai to Podanur without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Madurai to Podanur, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madurai to Podanur is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 16m.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Podanur is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Madurai to Podanur.
There are 66+ hotels available in Podanur. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 169.3 km
- Duration: 5h 27m
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Podanur, India?
SETC operates a bus from ARAPALAYAM Bus Station to Coimbatore once daily. Tickets cost ₹360 - ₹550 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Pilamedu once daily. Tickets cost ₹190 - ₹1,000 and the journey takes 6h 4m.

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
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Pilamedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190 - ₹1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190 - ₹240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,000

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from ARAPALAYAM Bus Station to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360 - ₹550
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500 - ₹5,500
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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