There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Alathur by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Alathurtaxi
3h 53m₹1,028–1,789Train via Manamadurai
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pattukottaitrain 16361 / ...
4h 21m₹604–2,554Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Alathurcar 165.2 km
2h 39m₹1,850–2,671Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Alathurtaxi 165.2 km
2h 39m₹2,800–3,500Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 12661 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Pattukottaitrain 16361 / ...
5h 29m₹632–2,741
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Alathur is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Alathur is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Pattukottai via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Madurai and Alathur is 202 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Alathur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Madurai to Alathur, including transfers.
Madurai to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Alathur is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Madurai to Alathur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Alathur.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Alathur via Manamadurai Jn and Pattukottai in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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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