There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Cherthala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
8h 4m₹1,379–3,749Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
8h 39m₹280–2,200Drive 263.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Cherthalacar 263.2 km
4h 38m₹2,954–4,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Cherthalataxi 263.2 km
4h 38m₹5,000–6,500
Madurai to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Cherthala is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Cherthala is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll Gate and arriving at Chertala via Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Madurai and Cherthala is 491 km. The road distance is 263.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Madurai to Cherthala, including transfers.
Madurai to Cherthala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Cherthala is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Chertala via Kazhakootam and Kazhakkottam in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Cherthala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kazhakootam station.
Madurai to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Cherthala is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Madurai to Cherthala.
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