There are 7 ways to get from Poompuhar to Madurai by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Line 06728 train, fly to Madurai
best- Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
3h 32m₹5,210–15,213Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
9h 23m₹490–3,898Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129
11h 21m₹657–2,223Drive 452.5 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Maduraicar 452.5 km
6h 32m₹4,831–6,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Maduraitaxi 452.5 km
6h 32m₹10,000–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
6h 4m₹5,350–13,623Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Tambaram to Madurai Jntrain 12637 / ...
9h 40m₹500–3,948
Poompuhar to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Madurai is to train via Tambaram which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Madurai is to line 06728 train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Agrakaram and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal via FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Madurai Jn via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Madurai is 454 km. The road distance is 452.5 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Poompuhar to Madurai, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar station.
Poompuhar to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Madurai is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹650–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Anna Nagar to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poompuhar to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Poompuhar to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Madurai is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Poompuhar to Madurai.
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