There are 7 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
9h 35m₹510–3,610Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Madurai Jntrain 16343 / ...
10h 33m₹300–1,960Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus Angamaly
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
10hAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Madurai231 km
4h 4mDrive 231 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Maduraicar 231 km
4h 4m₹2,593–3,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Maduraitaxi 231 km
4h 4m₹4,900–6,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
10h 19m
Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Aluva, Angamaly and Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Madurai is 385 km. The road distance is 231 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai is to train via Palakkad which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Madurai Jn via Aluva station, Aluva, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Aluva station, Aluva, Angamaly, Angamaly, and Thrissur, Kerala in around 10h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Aluva to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai is 231 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Madurai.
There are 218+ hotels available in Madurai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Madurai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.