There are 7 ways to get from Kakkanad to Madurai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
5h 10m₹9,867–18,019Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
12h 44m₹369–2,427Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
8h 50m₹864–4,040Bus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
9h 25mDrive 236 km
- Drive from Kakkanad to Maduraicar 236 km
4h 13m₹2,296–3,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kakkanad to Maduraitaxi 236 km
4h 13m₹4,800–6,000Bus via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
11h 49m₹450–702
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kakkanad to Madurai is to bus via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva which costs ₹450 - ₹700 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kakkanad to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kakkanad to Madurai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kochi - Kakkanad Junction Road(S) and arriving at Madurai via Kochi Vytilla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kakkanad to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Kakkanad and Madurai is 226 km. The road distance is 236 km.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Madurai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Kakkanad to Madurai, including transfers.
Kakkanad to Madurai bus services, operated by Standard Tours, depart from Kochi Vytilla Junction station.
Kakkanad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Madurai is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,100 and takes 8h 50m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Kakkanad, India and Madurai, India?
IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kakkanad to Madurai Jn via Aluva, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–42,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- 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
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Aluva to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Website
- MLT Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- MLT Travels
- 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 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kakkanad to Madurai bus services, operated by Standard Tours, arrive at Madurai station.
Kakkanad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kakkanad to Madurai is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kakkanad to Madurai.
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