There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Chengannūr by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
6h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16327 / ...
9h 20m₹220–1,800Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chengannūrcar 250.9 km
4h 11m₹2,837–4,098Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chengannūrtaxi 250.9 km
4h 11m₹4,100–5,000
Madurai to Chengannūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Chengannūr is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Chengannūr is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chengannur via Srivilliputhur and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chengannur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Madurai and Chengannūr is 281 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chengannūr without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Madurai to Chengannūr, including transfers.
Madurai to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chengannūr is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chengannūr, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chengannur via Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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 Chengannūr bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Chengannūr is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Madurai to Chengannūr.
There are 152+ hotels available in Chengannūr.