There are 7 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Madurai by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi, train
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Anachalbus
- Take the taxi from Anachal to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
5h 29m₹1,711–3,043Bus via Thekkady
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
8h 45m₹302–467Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
12h 55m₹339–2,411Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain 20602
3h 45m₹2,720–4,149Bus
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
10h 44m₹490–1,233Drive 199.2 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Maduraicar 199.2 km
3h 32m₹2,227–3,217Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Maduraitaxi 199.2 km
3h 32m₹4,100–4,900
Kothamangalam to Madurai by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Madurai is to bus via Thekkady which costs ₹300 - ₹470 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Mattuthavani Bus Stop via Kumily. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Madurai is 215 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Madurai without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kothamangalam to Madurai, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Madurai is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Thekkady, which costs ₹300 - ₹470 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop via Kumily in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Aluva to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Anachal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Kothamangalam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kumily station.
Kothamangalam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Madurai is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kothamangalam to Madurai.
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