There are 4 ways to get from Karukachal to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Changanassery to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Maduraibus
6h 48m₹582–1,652Train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Madurai Jntrain 16328
9h 27m₹634–2,277Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from Karukachal to Maduraicar 234.9 km
3h 56m₹2,626–3,793Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karukachal to Maduraitaxi 234.9 km
3h 56m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karukachal to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Karukachal to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Karukachal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Changanassery and arriving at Madurai via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Karukachal to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Karukachal and Madurai is 311 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Karukachal to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Karukachal to Madurai, including transfers.
Karukachal to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Changanassery station.
Karukachal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Karukachal to Madurai is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Karukachal, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karukachal to Madurai via Changanassery and Kottarakara in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Changanaseri to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanassery to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karukachal to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Karukachal to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karukachal to Madurai is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Karukachal to Madurai.
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