There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Chettikulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Aralvaymoli
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymolitrain 16127 / ...
3h 37m₹837–2,222Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
4h 54m₹697–2,150Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
4h 28mDrive 230.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chettikulamcar 230.9 km
3h 26m₹2,623–3,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chettikulamtaxi 230.9 km
3h 26m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
5h 53m
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 ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
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 238 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chettikulam without a car is to train via Aralvaymoli which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Madurai to Chettikulam, including transfers.
Madurai to Chettikulam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 train via Aralvaymoli which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chettikulam, India?
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. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- 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
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- 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 SBM Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 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 146+ hotels available in Chettikulam.