There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Valliyur
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valliyurtrain 06011 / ...
5h 2m₹865–2,285Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
5h 16m₹705–2,035Bus via Valliyur
- Take the bus from Madurai to Valliyurbus
5h 17m₹1,285–2,885Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Kalakkad185.9 km
2h 56mDrive 185.9 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkadcar 185.9 km
2h 56m₹2,098–3,030Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkadtaxi 185.9 km
2h 56m₹4,300–5,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Tollbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
5h 49m₹925–1,635
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Valliyur via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Kalakkad is 233 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad without a car is to train via Valliyur which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad is to train via Valliyur which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Valliyur, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Kalakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Valliyur every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Valliyur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Kalakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kalakkad.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kalakkad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Kalakkad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.