What is the cheapest way to get from Kerala to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Madurai is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kerala to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Kerala to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.

Is there a direct bus between Kerala and Madurai?

No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Kerala and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Kerala to Madurai?

The distance between Kerala and Madurai is 301 km. The road distance is 256.7 km.

How do I travel from Kerala to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Kerala to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.

How long does it take to get from Kerala to Madurai?

The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kerala to Madurai bus from?

Kerala to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.

Where do I catch the Kerala to Madurai train from?

Kerala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Train or bus from Kerala to Madurai?

The best way to get from Kerala to Madurai is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Kerala to Madurai bus arrive?

Kerala to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Kerala to Madurai train arrive?

Kerala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.

Can I drive from Kerala to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Madurai is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Kerala to Madurai.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 224+ hotels available in Madurai.

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1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain 22628 / ...
5h 5m
₹210–1,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 31m
Drive 256.7 km
1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraicar 256.7 km
4h 27m
₹2,893–4,179
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraitaxi 256.7 km
4h 27m
₹4,600–5,500
Bus via Tirunelveli
1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 8m

Kerala to Madurai by train

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Distance: 300.7 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Madurai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h.

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