There are 9 ways to get from Areekode to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
8h 45m₹1,432–4,722Bus, train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the bus from Areekode to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Palakkadbus
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jntrain
9h 57m₹319–1,781Bus via Valambur
- Take the bus from Areekode to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Maduraibus
10h 14m₹409–821Drive 317.2 km
- Drive from Areekode to Maduraicar 317.2 km
4h 51m₹3,551–5,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Areekode to Maduraitaxi 317.2 km
4h 51m₹7,000–8,500Fly from Calicut International Airport
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
6h 20m₹10,626–16,734Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Maduraibus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
12hBus, train
- Take the bus from Areekode to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
15h 42m₹453–2,708Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Areekode to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
7h 8m₹12,522–21,156
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Areekode to Madurai is to bus via Valambur which costs ₹400 - ₹850 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Areekode to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Areekode to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Areekode and arriving at Madurai via Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Areekode to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Parpanangadi and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Areekode and Madurai is 386 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.
The best way to get from Areekode to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Areekode to Madurai, including transfers.
Areekode to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Areekode station.
Areekode to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parpanangadi station.
The best way to get from Areekode to Madurai is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Valambur, which costs ₹400 - ₹850 and takes 10h 14m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Areekode, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Areekode to Madurai Jn via Parpanangadi, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Areekode to Madurai via Perinthalmanna and Perinthalmanna in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–26,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–46,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Palghat Town to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thrisur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Areekode to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹500–700
Bus from Areekode to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Areekode to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kozhikode to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kozhikode to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–8,500
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Areekode to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Areekode to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Areekode to Madurai is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Areekode to Madurai.
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