There are 8 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 redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
12h 14mDrive 443.9 km
- Drive from Azhikkal to Maduraicar 443.9 km
6h 50m₹4,962–7,166Taxi
- Take the taxi from Azhikkal to Maduraitaxi 443.9 km
6h 50m₹6,000–8,000Fly from Kannur International Airport
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM)plane CNN - IXM
9h 16m₹12,070–19,258Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus
13h₹1,277–1,709Train to Bajpe Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kannapuram to Mangalore Jntrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane IXE - IXM
9h 6m₹12,344–18,616
Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Azhikkal to Madurai is to bus via Madurai 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 ₹4,900 - ₹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 12h 14m.
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 SLGT Travels, 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 and takes 12h 14m, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 9h 16m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kannur to Madurai once daily, and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–27,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–28,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
- 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
Train from Kannapuram to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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 SLGT Travels, 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.
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