There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Chottanikkara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
8h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mulanturuttitrain 16327
11h 5m₹517–2,260Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Idappallitrain 16344
8h 59m₹850–3,445Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chottanikkaracar 231.9 km
4h 10m₹2,600–3,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chottanikkarataxi 231.9 km
4h 10m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Chottanikkara is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Chottanikkara is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Idappalli via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Madurai and Chottanikkara is 279 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chottanikkara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Madurai to Chottanikkara, including transfers.
Madurai to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Chottanikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chottanikkara is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chottanikkara, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Ernakulam 3 times a day, and the journey takes 8h 15m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Chottanikkara via Dindigul Jn and Idappalli in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Idappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Mulanturutti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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 Chottanikkara bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Madurai to Chottanikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Chottanikkara is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Madurai to Chottanikkara.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Chottanikkara.