There are 5 ways to get from Kadakkal to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenmalai to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
5h 29m₹996–2,364Train via Edamann
cheapest- Take the train from Edamann to Madurai Jntrain 16328
6h 1m₹783–2,213Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 17mDrive 221.6 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Maduraicar 221.6 km
3h 53m₹2,499–3,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Maduraitaxi 221.6 km
3h 53m₹3,700–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Madurai is to train via Edamann which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Madurai is 239 km. The road distance is 221.6 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kadakkal to Madurai, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kadakkal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Madurai is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Edamann to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Kadakkal to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kadakkal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Madurai is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kadakkal to Madurai.
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