There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kakkanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
7h 9m₹776–3,239Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kalamasseritrain 16327
12h 41m₹587–2,398Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
8h 32mDrive 236.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kakkanadcar 236.8 km
4h 15m₹2,662–3,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kakkanadtaxi 236.8 km
4h 15m₹4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kakkanad is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kakkanad is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aluva via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Madurai and Kakkanad is 387 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kakkanad without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Madurai to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Madurai to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kakkanad is to train via Palakkad which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kakkanad, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kakkanad via Palakkad and Aluva in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Skanda Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala every 4 hours, and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Kalamasseri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Madurai to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kakkanad is 237 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Madurai to Kakkanad.
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