There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Kalavai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Aranibus
6h 38m₹1,153–1,928Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12632 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Sedarampattutrain 16854 / ...
7h 55m₹1,380–4,141Drive 383.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kalavaicar 383.8 km
5h 58m₹4,342–6,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kalavaitaxi 383.8 km
5h 58m₹5,500–7,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain
5h 10m₹6,880–10,811Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
9h 28mTrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Arni Roadtrain 16780 / ...
10h 11m₹1,296–3,436Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Walajah Road Jntrain
8h 10m₹6,475–13,376
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kalavai is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kalavai is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kalavai. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Arani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kalavai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Sedarampattu via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Kalavai is 395 km. The road distance is 383.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kalavai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Madurai to Kalavai, including transfers.
Madurai to Kalavai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kalavai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kalavai is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kalavai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Arani once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–850 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kalavai via Villupuram Jn and Sedarampattu in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Villupuram Jn to Sedarampattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Arni Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Walajah Road Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Arani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Kalavai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Arani station.
Madurai to Kalavai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kalavai is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Madurai to Kalavai.
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