There are 5 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Madurai Jntrain 12634 / ...
4h 15m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4h 40mDrive 234.9 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Maduraicar 234.9 km
3h 34m₹2,648–3,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Maduraitaxi 234.9 km
3h 34m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4h 46m
Kanyakumari to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Madurai is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Madurai is 246 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Kanyakumari to Madurai Jn takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kanyakumari to Madurai bus services, operated by YKT Travels, depart from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Madurai is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanyakumari to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, YKT Travels operates a bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kanyakumari to Madurai bus services, operated by YKT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Madurai is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kanyakumari to Madurai.
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