There are 6 ways to get from Karakonam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus
4h 17m₹1,027–2,527Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Madurai Jntrain 16730
7h 3m₹465–1,913Train via Nāgercoil
- Take the train from Parassala to Nagercoil Jntrain 06427 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jntrain 20692 / ...
6h 23m₹583–2,773Drive 268.9 km
- Drive from Karakonam to Maduraicar 268.9 km
4h 11m₹3,025–4,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karakonam to Maduraitaxi 268.9 km
4h 11m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Kodai Toll Gate
- Take the bus from Parassala to Kodai Toll Gatebus
4h 57m₹1,452–3,597
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karakonam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Karakonam to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Karakonam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kalikkavilai and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Karakonam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Parassala and arriving at Madurai Jn via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Karakonam and Madurai is 290 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Karakonam to Madurai, including transfers.
Karakonam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Karakonam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parassala station.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Madurai is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train via Nāgercoil, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Karakonam, India and Madurai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalikkavilai to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karakonam to Madurai Jn via Parassala and Nagercoil Jn in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parassala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Parassala to Kodai Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Karakonam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Karakonam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karakonam to Madurai is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Karakonam to Madurai.
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