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
3h 26m₹1,277–2,858Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
4h 54m₹697–2,150Train via Aralvaymoli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymolitrain 16127 / ...
3h 37m₹837–2,222Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chettikulamcar 230.9 km
3h 26m₹2,591–3,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chettikulamtaxi 230.9 km
3h 26m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Paalkulambus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1
3h 33m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
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 3h 26m.
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 3h 37m.
The distance between Madurai and Chettikulam is 242 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam without a car is to bus via Kavalkinaru which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 3h 26m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Aralvaymoli, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chettikulam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymoli 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Paalkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Paalkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- 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 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 26m to drive from Madurai to Chettikulam.
There are 148+ hotels available in Chettikulam.