There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 22661 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Madurai Jntrain 06654 / ...
3h 10m₹249–1,991Drive 81.2 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Maduraicar 81.2 km
1h 15m₹917–1,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Maduraitaxi 81.2 km
1h 15m₹1,100–1,400
Kāraikkudi to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Madurai is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Madurai is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Madurai is 108 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Kāraikkudi to Madurai, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Madurai bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Madurai is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Madurai, India?
SKT Bus Transport operates a bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Madurai Jn via Manamadurai Jn in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Madurai bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Madurai is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Madurai.
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