There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 30m₹310–400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Madurai Jntrain 16343 / ...
9h 15m₹250–1,900Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
8h 54m₹462–3,583Drive 245.2 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Maduraicar 245.2 km
4h 25m₹2,761–3,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Maduraitaxi 245.2 km
4h 25m₹5,000–6,000
Ernākulam to Madurai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹400 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Madurai is 263 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹310 - ₹400.
The bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ernākulam to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernākulam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Madurai is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹310 - ₹400. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Madurai, India?
Cholan Tours operates a bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 8h 30m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Town to Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Ernakulam Town to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernākulam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Madurai is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Ernākulam to Madurai.
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