There are 4 ways to get from Changanassery to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Changanassery to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Maduraibus
6h 42m₹335–1,347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Changanaseri to Madurai Jntrain 16328
9h 16m₹230–1,800Drive 248 km
- Drive from Changanassery to Maduraicar 248 km
4h 9m₹2,783–4,020Taxi
- Take the taxi from Changanassery to Maduraitaxi 248 km
4h 9m₹4,100–4,900
Changanassery to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changanassery to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Changanassery to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Changanassery to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Changanassery and arriving at Madurai via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Changanassery and Madurai is 303 km. The road distance is 248 km.
The best way to get from Changanassery to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Changanassery to Madurai, including transfers.
Changanassery to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Changanassery station.
Changanassery to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Changanassery to Madurai is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Changanassery, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Changanassery to Madurai via Kottarakara in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Changanaseri to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanassery to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Changanassery to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Changanassery to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changanassery to Madurai is 248 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Changanassery to Madurai.
There are 224+ hotels available in Madurai.