There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Chettikulam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kavalkinaru
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
2h 52m₹1,277–2,858Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
4h 49m₹697–2,150Train via Aralvaymoli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymolitrain 20635 / ...
4h 4m₹837–2,222Drive 231.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chettikulamcar 231.1 km
3h 27m₹2,600–3,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chettikulamtaxi 231.1 km
3h 27m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
4h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam is to bus via Kavalkinaru which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kavalkinaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Madurai and Chettikulam is 242 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam without a car is to bus via Kavalkinaru which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Madurai to Chettikulam, including transfers.
Madurai to Chettikulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam is to bus via Kavalkinaru which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Aralvaymoli, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chettikulam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymoli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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 Chettikulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kavalkinaru station.
Madurai to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Chettikulam is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Madurai to Chettikulam.
There are 131+ hotels available in Chettikulam.