There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Pothencode by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootambus
5h 41m₹1,559–3,829Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kaniyapuramtrain 16729
7h 44m₹504–2,039Drive 256.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pothencodecar 256.8 km
4h 6m₹2,874–4,152Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pothencodetaxi 256.8 km
4h 6m₹4,600–5,500Bus via Mattuthavani
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottambus
6h 41m₹1,045–2,468
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pothencode is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pothencode is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pothencode. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll Gate and arriving at Kazhakootam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pothencode. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kaniyapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Madurai and Pothencode is 336 km. The road distance is 256.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pothencode without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Madurai to Pothencode, including transfers.
Madurai to Pothencode bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Pothencode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pothencode is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pothencode, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,500 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kaniyapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- punchirytoursandholidays@gmail.com
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Pothencode bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kazhakootam station.
Madurai to Pothencode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kaniyapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pothencode is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Madurai to Pothencode.
There are 795+ hotels available in Pothencode.