There are 8 ways to get from Chelakkara to Madurai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Nilakkottai
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain 16322 / ...
7h₹773–3,729Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Madurai Jntrain 22629
10h 44m₹517–2,315Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vadakkancherry - Royal Junction to FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadambus FlixBus IN4411
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 35mDrive 253.8 km
- Drive from Chelakkara to Maduraicar 253.8 km
3h 56m₹2,848–4,114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelakkara to Maduraitaxi 253.8 km
3h 56m₹4,200–5,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Chelakkara to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
5h 59m₹10,965–19,316Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
8h 27m₹11,022–18,100Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CJB - IXM
8h 11m₹6,868–20,974
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelakkara to Madurai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 44m.
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 FlixBus Vadakkancherry - Royal Junction and arriving at Madurai via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
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.
The distance between Chelakkara and Madurai is 289 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from Chelakkara to Madurai without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 7h and costs ₹750 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Chelakkara to Madurai, including transfers.
Chelakkara to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vadakkancherry - Royal Junction 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 train via Nilakkottai which takes 7h and costs ₹750 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Chelakkara, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chelakkara to Madurai Jn via Ottappalam, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chelakkara to Madurai via FlixBus Vadakkancherry - Royal Junction, FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam, and Coimbatore in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–26,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–46,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Shoranur Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vadakkancherry - Royal Junction to FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–380
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Sri Thangamayil Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Thangamayil Travels
- Website
- PSP Selvam Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- PSP Selvam Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Sri Karpaga vinayaga Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Karpaga vinayaga Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sindoor Express
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sindoor Express
- Website
- Kanjee Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Kanjee Travels
- Website
- Irish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Irish Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- SNST Bus Lines
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SNST Bus Lines
- Website
- Miracle Tours & Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Miracle Tours & Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–5,000
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Chelakkara to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam 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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