There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Kalavai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 385.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kalavaicar 385.2 km
5h 57m₹4,313–6,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kalavaitaxi 385.2 km
5h 57m₹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 4m₹6,377–10,808Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus Madurai - Vellore
8h 31m₹1,455–2,605Train
- 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
7h 55m₹6,972–10,873
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 4m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹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 385.2 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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–13,000
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Madurai to Kalavai.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kalavai.