There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Cherai Beach by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
6h 10m₹2,227–5,258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulambus
10h 50m₹684–930Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
7h 19m₹946–3,439Drive 255.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Cherai Beachcar 255.2 km
4h 28m₹2,877–4,156Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Cherai Beachtaxi 255.2 km
4h 28m₹5,000–6,500Fly
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
4h 21m₹10,160–17,366Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Idappallitrain 16327 / ...
12h 46m₹865–2,755
Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Cherai Beach is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹950 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Chalakudy via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aluva via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Madurai and Cherai Beach is 555 km. The road distance is 255.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Cherai Beach without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Madurai to Cherai Beach, including transfers.
Madurai to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Cherai Beach is to bus via Salem which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Cherai Beach, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Cherai Beach via Salem and Chalakudy in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Cherai Beach via Palakkad and Aluva in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Idappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–470
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Madurai to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Cherai Beach is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Madurai to Cherai Beach.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Cherai Beach.