There are 6 ways to get from Ernakulam Town to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- 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₹462–3,583Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Madurai Jntrain 16343 / ...
9h 15m₹250–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 2mDrive 243.6 km
- Drive from Ernakulam Town to Maduraicar 243.6 km
4h 23m₹2,744–3,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernakulam Town to Maduraitaxi 243.6 km
4h 23m₹4,900–6,000Bus via Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
9h 46m₹360–480
Ernakulam Town to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernakulam Town to Madurai is to bus via Mattuthavani Bus Stop which costs ₹360 - ₹480 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ernakulam Town to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 23m 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 Ernakulam Town and Madurai is 391 km. The road distance is 243.6 km.
The best way to get from Ernakulam Town to Madurai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Ernakulam Town to Madurai, including transfers.
Ernakulam Town to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernakulam Town to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernakulam Town to Madurai is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Ernakulam Town, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Town to Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, Cholan Tours operates a bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- 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 to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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
Ernakulam Town to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernakulam Town to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernakulam Town to Madurai is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Ernakulam Town to Madurai.
There are 217+ hotels available in Madurai.