There are 7 ways to get from Azhikkal to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
10h 4m₹1,196–4,696Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Madurai Jntrain 22629
13h 59m₹1,026–3,246Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus
13h₹1,277–1,709Drive 443.9 km
- Drive from Azhikkal to Maduraicar 443.9 km
6h 50m₹5,066–7,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Azhikkal to Maduraitaxi 443.9 km
6h 50m₹6,000–8,000Fly
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM)plane CNN - IXM
7h 31m₹12,070–19,258Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Kannur
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
13h 26m
Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Azhikkal to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Azhikkal to Madurai is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Azhikkal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Azhikkal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Azhikkal and Madurai is 475 km. The road distance is 443.9 km.
The best way to get from Azhikkal to Madurai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 10h 4m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Azhikkal to Madurai, including transfers.
Azhikkal to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kannur station.
Azhikkal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Azhikkal to Madurai is to train via Palakkad which takes 10h 4m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Azhikkal, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Azhikkal to Madurai Jn via Kannur, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kannur to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–850 and the journey takes 12h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Kannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Azhikkal to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai station.
Azhikkal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Azhikkal to Madurai is 444 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Azhikkal to Madurai.
There are 224+ hotels available in Madurai.