There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Achankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain 16327
4h 13m₹1,073–2,419Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Shencottahbus
4h 42m₹933–1,693Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Achankovilcar 177.3 km
3h 10m₹1,982–2,862Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Achankoviltaxi 177.3 km
3h 10m₹4,100–4,900Bus via Kottavasal
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasalbus
6h 6m₹1,218–1,495
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Achankovil is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Achankovil is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Shencottah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
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 213 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Achankovil without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Madurai to Achankovil, including transfers.
Madurai to Achankovil bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai 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 train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Achankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Shencottah once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–700 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Shencottah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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
- 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 SETC, arrive at Shencottah 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 19+ hotels available in Achankovil.