There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kadakkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101 / ...
4h 40m₹981–2,377Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
5h 41m₹479–1,503Drive 232.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kadakkalcar 232.3 km
3h 39m₹2,249–3,249Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kadakkaltaxi 232.3 km
3h 39m₹3,800–4,600Train via Edamann
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Edamanntrain 16327
5h 30m₹786–2,163Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 3m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kadakkal is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kadakkal is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kadakkal. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Chandayamangalam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kadakkal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tenmalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Kadakkal is 239 km. The road distance is 232.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kadakkal without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Madurai to Kadakkal, including transfers.
Madurai to Kadakkal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kadakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kadakkal is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kadakkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Edamann
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Kadakkal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madurai to Kadakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kadakkal is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Madurai to Kadakkal.
There are 39+ hotels available in Kadakkal.