There are 5 ways to get from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Punalur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
9h 42m₹1,060–4,781Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 15m₹845–1,364Drive 269.3 km
- Drive from Kottarakkara to Keelakaraicar 269.3 km
4h 22m₹3,033–4,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Keelakaraitaxi 269.3 km
4h 22m₹4,500–5,500Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai station. However, there are services departing from Kottakkara and arriving at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Kottarakkara and Keelakarai is 341 km. The road distance is 269.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Kottarakkara to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakkara station.
Kottarakkara to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a bus from Kottakkara to Keelakarai via Punalur, Punalur, Manamadurai Jn, and Ramanathapuram in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottakkara to Keelakarai via Madurai Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottakkara to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kottarakkara to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Kottarakkara to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Keelakarai is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Kottarakkara to Keelakarai.
There are 19+ hotels available in Keelakarai.