There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Madurai Jntrain 16128
9h 32m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
9h 59mDrive 258.5 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Maduraicar 258.5 km
4h 33m₹2,529–3,653Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Maduraitaxi 258.5 km
4h 33m₹5,000–6,500
Cherthala to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Madurai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Madurai via Kochi Vytilla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Cherthala and Madurai is 473 km. The road distance is 258.5 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Cherthala to Madurai Jn takes 9h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Cherthala to Madurai bus services, operated by Standard Tours, depart from Kochi Vytilla Junction station.
Cherthala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Madurai is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 32m. Alternatively, Standard Tours operates a bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai once daily, and the journey takes 7h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Website
- MLT Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- MLT Travels
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Madurai bus services, operated by Standard Tours, arrive at Madurai station.
Cherthala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Madurai is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Cherthala to Madurai.
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