There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Achankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
4h 2mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain 16327
4h 13m₹1,073–2,419Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Achankovilcar 177.3 km
3h 10m₹2,023–2,922Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Achankoviltaxi 177.3 km
3h 10m₹4,100–4,900Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottavasalbus
6h 21m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Achankovil is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Achankovil is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Bhagavathipuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Madurai and Achankovil is 196 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Achankovil without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Madurai to Achankovil, including transfers.
Madurai to Achankovil bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Achankovil is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Achankovil, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Achankovil bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bhagavathipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Achankovil is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Madurai to Achankovil.
There are 18+ hotels available in Achankovil.