There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kakkanad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
8h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kalamasseritrain 16327
12h 16m₹587–2,398Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Idappallitrain 16344
8h 49m₹660–3,175Drive 236.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kakkanadcar 236.8 km
4h 15m₹2,688–3,883Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kakkanadtaxi 236.8 km
4h 15m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulambus
9h 34m₹725–900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kakkanad is to bus via Mattuthavani Bus Stop which costs ₹700 - ₹900 and takes 9h 34m.
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 Idappalli via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Madurai and Kakkanad is 272 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kakkanad without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 bus which takes 8h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kakkanad, India?
Skanda Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala every 4 hours, and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kakkanad via Dindigul Jn and Idappalli in around 8h 49m.
- 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 Kalamasseri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Dindigul Jn 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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