There are 6 ways to get from Chelakkara to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Madurai Jntrain 16343
7h 24m₹563–2,029Train via Nilakkottai
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain 16322 / ...
7h 6m₹773–3,729Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Chelakkara to Maduraicar 253.6 km
3h 56m₹2,851–4,118Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelakkara to Maduraitaxi 253.6 km
3h 56m₹4,200–5,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Pattikkad to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelakkara to Madurai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chelakkara to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelakkara to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Thrissur, Kerala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelakkara to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Chelakkara and Madurai is 298 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Chelakkara to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Chelakkara to Madurai, including transfers.
Chelakkara to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Thrissur, Kerala station.
Chelakkara to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Chelakkara to Madurai is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Nilakkottai, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Chelakkara, India and Madurai, India?
Cholan Tours operates a bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chelakkara to Madurai Jn via Ottappalam, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Ottappalam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Pattikkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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
Chelakkara to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chelakkara to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelakkara to Madurai is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Chelakkara to Madurai.
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