There are 6 ways to get from Kalakkad to Madurai by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kalakkad to Tirunelvelitaxi
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Madurai Jntrain 20606 / ...
2h 46m₹1,218–2,551Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanguneri to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
3h 52m₹673–1,994Bus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Maduraibus
3h 38m₹1,286–2,852Drive 189.1 km
- Drive from Kalakkad to Maduraicar 189.1 km
3h 3m₹2,120–3,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalakkad to Maduraitaxi 189.1 km
3h 3m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Valliyoor to Maduraibus 995Ud / ...
5h 10m₹821–1,531
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalakkad to Madurai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kalakkad to Madurai is to taxi and train which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalakkad to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Valliyur and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalakkad to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nanguneri and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Kalakkad and Madurai is 195 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Madurai without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kalakkad to Madurai, including transfers.
Kalakkad to Madurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Valliyur station.
Kalakkad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nanguneri station.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Kalakkad, India and Madurai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Valliyur to Madurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nanguneri to Madurai Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Nanguneri to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valliyur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Valliyoor to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalakkad to Madurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kalakkad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalakkad to Madurai is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kalakkad to Madurai.
There are 226+ hotels available in Madurai.