There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Walajapet by plane, train, taxi, bus or car
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
Fly to Madras, train, taxi
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Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Madras (MAA)
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Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonam
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Take a taxi from Arakkonam to Walajapet
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn
5 alternative options
Fly to Tirupati, taxi
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Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Tirupati (TIR)
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Take a taxi from Tirupati to Walajapet
Bus
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Take the bus from Madurai to Vellore
Train via Vellore Cant
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Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vellore Cant
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Madurai to Walajapet
Drive
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Drive from Madurai to Walajapet
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madurai to Walajapet is to bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 59m.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Walajapet is to fly and taxi which costs ₹5,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 3h 6m.
The distance between Madurai and Walajapet is 361 km. The road distance is 405.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Walajapet without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Madurai to Walajapet, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madurai to Walajapet is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 59m.
The quickest flight from Madurai Airport to Madras Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Walajapet is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Madurai to Walajapet.
Air India Limited, Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Madurai Airport to Madras Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Walajapet. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
- Distance: 360.8 km
- Duration: 4h 5m
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Walajapet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240 - ₹1,300 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Vellore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹550 - ₹850 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹11,000
Flights from Madurai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300 - ₹18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700 - ₹11,000
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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370 - ₹460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
Train from Madurai Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240 - ₹1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240 - ₹310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950 - ₹1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280 - ₹1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280 - ₹370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,400
- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550 - ₹850
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300 - ₹1,700
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Madurai to Madurai Airport is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ₹280 - ₹340.