There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Madurai Jntrain 16128
9h 32m₹280–2,200Drive 262.6 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Maduraicar 262.6 km
4h 37m₹2,981–4,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Maduraitaxi 262.6 km
4h 37m₹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 37m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
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 441 km. The road distance is 262.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Cherthala to Madurai, including transfers.
Cherthala to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha 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 bus which takes 9h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Chertala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 32m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- 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 Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Cherthala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Madurai is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cherthala to Madurai.
There are 227+ hotels available in Madurai.