There are 6 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Kadayanallur
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06504 / ...
4h 41m₹1,195–2,635Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain 16327
6h 24m₹1,105–2,535Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasalbus
7h 46m₹1,245–1,535Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Achankovil174 km
3h 7mDrive 174 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovilcar 174 km
3h 7m₹1,963–2,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankoviltaxi 174 km
3h 7m₹4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Kottavasal via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Achankovil is 199 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil without a car is to train via Kadayanallur which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil is to train via Kadayanallur which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Achankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasal once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–300 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Achankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottavasal station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil is 174 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Achankovil.
There are 16+ hotels available in Achankovil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Achankovil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.