There are 4 ways to get from Chengannūr to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Srivilliputhurbus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
7h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chengannur to Madurai Jntrain 16328
8h 56m₹220–1,800Drive 249.7 km
- Drive from Chengannūr to Maduraicar 249.7 km
4h 11m₹2,826–4,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengannūr to Maduraitaxi 249.7 km
4h 11m₹4,100–5,000
Chengannūr to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengannūr to Madurai is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chengannūr to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengannūr to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Kottarakara and Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengannur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Chengannūr and Madurai is 281 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Chengannūr to Madurai, including transfers.
Chengannūr to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chengannur station.
Chengannūr to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Madurai is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Chengannūr, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Chengannur to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Kottarakara, Srivilliputhur, and Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chengannūr to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Chengannūr to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengannūr to Madurai is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Chengannūr to Madurai.
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