There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Poompuhar by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly, line 06727 train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain
2h 27m₹5,508–16,090Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
8h 55m₹417–3,052Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
8h 48m₹500–3,861Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Padibus FlixBus IN5129
9h 38m₹706–2,251Drive 452.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Poompuharcar 452.2 km
6h 32m₹4,828–6,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Poompuhartaxi 452.2 km
6h 32m₹10,000–12,000
Madurai to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Poompuhar is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Poompuhar is to fly and line 06727 train which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and arriving at Agrakaram via Wheels India RD. JN.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Villivakkam via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Madurai and Poompuhar is 456 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poompuhar without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Madurai to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Madurai to Poompuhar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Madurai to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Poompuhar is to train via Tambaram which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Padi 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Padi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Poompuhar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Padi station.
Madurai to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Poompuhar is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Madurai to Poompuhar.
There are 925+ hotels available in Poompuhar.