Tamil Nadu’s State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) operates Non-AC Ultra Deluxe bus services, linking Coimbatore and Madurai. Among these services are two buses departing from Coimbatore Gandipuram SETC bus stand, en route to Rameshwaram. Both buses pass through Madurai Arapalayam and Mattuthavani bus stand, making it convenient for passengers. Ticket price / Fare is ₹224. One issue is that the scheduled drop-off time for these buses in Madurai is between 1-3 AM, which is inconvenient and challenging for travelers.
An additional bus starts its journey from Guruvayur in Kerala, heading for Tiruchendur. This unique service, however, is not a regular service, only operated like a special service. Passengers should check SETC customer care or timekeeper office before planning to use this service. It stops at Coimbatore bus stand at 9:30 PM, reaching Madurai Mattuthavani bus stand by midnight at 12:30 AM. From there, the journey continues towards its final destination, Tiruchendur, arriving at 4:30 AM. Ticket price / Fare is ₹229.
| Bus Type | Starting Point | Starting Time | Destination | Dropping time | Via Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Deluxe (Non-AC seater) | Coimbatore – Gandhipuram SETC Bus Stand | 20:00 | Madurai – Arapalayam; Mattuthavani Bus Stand | 01:30; 02:00 | Palladam, Dharapuram |
| Ultra Deluxe (Non-AC seater) | Coimbatore – Gandhipuram SETC Bus Stand | 21:30 | Madurai – Arapalayam; Mattuthavani Bus Stand | 02:00; 02:30 | Pollachi, Udumalaipettai |
| Ultra Deluxe (Non-AC seater) (Non-regular service) | Coimbatore – Gandhipuram SETC Bus Stand | 21:30 | Madurai – Mattuthavani Bus Stand | 00:30 | (From Guruvayur to Tiruchendur via Tuticorin) |
Apart from SETC, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) operates its regular services from Coimbatore Singanallur bus stand to Madurai. TNSTC provides a higher frequency of services compared to SETC.