There are 7 ways to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Palani
best- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chalakudi to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
12h 29m₹310–2,400Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
9h 9m₹547–4,355Drive 245.5 km
- Drive from Chalakuddy to Maduraicar 245.5 km
4h 12m₹2,760–3,987Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chalakuddy to Maduraitaxi 245.5 km
4h 12m₹4,100–4,900Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
8h 18m₹9,127–17,985Bus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 2m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chalakuddy to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chalakudy and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chalakudi and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Chalakuddy and Madurai is 316 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.
The best way to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai without a car is to bus via Palani which takes 7h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai, including transfers.
Chalakuddy to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chalakudy station.
Chalakuddy to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai is to bus via Palani which takes 7h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Chalakuddy, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chalakuddy to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Chalakudy and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chalakuddy to Madurai Jn via Chalakudi, Thrisur, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chalakudi to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹450–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chalakuddy to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Chalakuddy to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chalakuddy to Madurai is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chalakuddy to Madurai.
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