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How to get fromKerala to Maduraiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain train 22628 / ...
    5h 5m
    ₹210–1,700

  2. Bus via Kesavadasapuram

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    6h 3m
    ₹438–3,378

  3. Drive  257 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraicar car 257 km
    4h 28m
    ₹2,873–4,150

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraitaxi taxi 257 km
    4h 28m
    ₹4,600–6,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h

Kerala to Madurai by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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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, Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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