There are 7 ways to get from Kannur to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
9h 50m₹488–3,779Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Madurai Jntrain 22629
13h 45m₹310–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus
12h 45m₹550–850Drive 431.8 km
- Drive from Kannur to Maduraicar 431.8 km
6h 39m₹4,893–7,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Maduraitaxi 431.8 km
6h 39m₹6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM)plane CNN - IXM
7h 19m₹11,948–19,113Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Kannur
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
13h 12m
Kannur to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Madurai is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kannur and arriving at Madurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kannur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Kannur and Madurai is 462 km. The road distance is 431.8 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Madurai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 9h 50m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Kannur to Madurai, including transfers.
Kannur to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Madurai is to train via Palakkad which takes 9h 50m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a train from Kannur to Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kannur to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–850 and the journey takes 12h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Kannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kannur to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai station.
Kannur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Madurai is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Kannur to Madurai.
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