There are 5 ways to get from Kulathupuzha to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aryankavu to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
4h 18m₹950–2,322Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
7h 11m₹242–402Bus via Punalur
- Take the bus from Punalur to Maduraibus
5h 42m₹295–1,306Drive 196.8 km
- Drive from Kulathupuzha to Maduraicar 196.8 km
3h 32m₹2,204–3,183Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Maduraitaxi 196.8 km
3h 32m₹3,600–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulathupuzha to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹410 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kulathupuzha to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulathupuzha to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Kulathupuzha and arriving at Madurai via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulathupuzha to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Aryankavu and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Kulathupuzha and Madurai is 214 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.
The best way to get from Kulathupuzha to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Kulathupuzha to Madurai, including transfers.
Kulathupuzha to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Punalur station.
Kulathupuzha to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aryankavu station.
The best way to get from Kulathupuzha to Madurai is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Punalur, which costs ₹290 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Kulathupuzha, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aryankavu to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Punalur to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 4h. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aryankavu to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Kulathupuzha to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kulathupuzha to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulathupuzha to Madurai is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kulathupuzha to Madurai.
There are 223+ hotels available in Madurai.