There are 6 ways to get from Kottiyam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kottiyam to Thampanoor Trivandrambus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain 22628 / ...
7h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chandanattop Halt to Madurai Jntrain 16328
7h 7m₹427–1,868Bus
- Take the bus from Kottiyam to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Kodai Toll Gatebus
7h 20mDrive 245.7 km
- Drive from Kottiyam to Maduraicar 245.7 km
4h 18m₹2,754–3,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottiyam to Maduraitaxi 245.7 km
4h 18m₹4,100–4,900Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Kottiyam town to Trivendrumbus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
7h 52m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottiyam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kottiyam to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottiyam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kottiyam and arriving at Kodai Toll Gate via Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottiyam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chandanattop Halt and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Kottiyam and Madurai is 361 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottiyam to Madurai without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Kottiyam to Madurai, including transfers.
Kottiyam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Kottiyam station.
Kottiyam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandanattop Halt station.
The best way to get from Kottiyam to Madurai is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Kottiyam, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Kottiyam to Kodai Toll Gate via Kazhakootam in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chandanattop Halt to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chandanattop Halt to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Kottiyam to Thampanoor Trivandram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Kottiyam to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Kodai Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottiyam town to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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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Booking & Getting There
Kottiyam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Kazhakootam station.
Kottiyam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottiyam to Madurai is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Kottiyam to Madurai.
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