There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kallakurichi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
4h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12636 / ...
5h 39m₹710–3,000Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kallakurichicar 247.5 km
3h 53m₹2,784–4,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kallakurichitaxi 247.5 km
3h 53m₹4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
4h 55mBus #2
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
5h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kallakurichi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kallakurichi is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kallakurichi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Pukkirivari via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Madurai and Kallakurichi is 325 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kallakurichi without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 4h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Madurai to Kallakurichi, including transfers.
Madurai to Kallakurichi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kallakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kallakurichi is to bus via Salem which takes 4h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kallakurichi, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Salem and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 Kallakurichi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Madurai to Kallakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kallakurichi is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Madurai to Kallakurichi.
There are two+ hotels available in Kallakurichi.









