There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kalakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
3h 2m₹675–1,934Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Valliyurbus
3h 18m₹1,257–2,794Drive 190 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kalakkadcar 190 km
2h 59m₹2,158–3,117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kalakkadtaxi 190 km
2h 59m₹4,400–5,500Bus via Kodai Toll Gate
- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Valliyurbus
3h 45m₹1,859–3,849
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kalakkad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kalakkad is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Madurai and Kalakkad is 198 km. The road distance is 190 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kalakkad without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Madurai to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Madurai to Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kalakkad is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kalakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Nanguneri every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Valliyur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur station.
Madurai to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kalakkad is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Madurai to Kalakkad.
There are 20+ hotels available in Kalakkad.