There are 8 ways to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palakkadbus
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jntrain 16731
7h 45m₹707–3,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chalakudi to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
11h 44m₹310–2,400Bus via Palani
- 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 54mDrive 245.5 km
- Drive from Chalakuddy to Maduraicar 245.5 km
4h 12m₹2,778–4,012Taxi
- 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 2mTrain 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 56m₹547–4,355
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 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
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 13m.
The distance between Chalakuddy and Madurai is 334 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.
The best way to get from Chalakuddy to Madurai without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 8h 18m, you could also train via Palakkad, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,400 and takes 9h 56m.
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, IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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 Chalakudi to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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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