There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kandanūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22662 / ...
2h 52m₹454–2,214Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
5h 8mDrive 87.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kandanūrcar 87.2 km
1h 27m₹978–1,413Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kandanūrtaxi 87.2 km
1h 27m₹1,200–1,500Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 12661 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 20682 / ...
3h 52m₹482–2,401
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kandanūr is to drive which costs ₹950 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kandanūr is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kandanūr. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Karaikudi via Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kandanūr. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Madurai and Kandanūr is 117 km. The road distance is 87.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kandanūr without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Madurai to Kandanūr, including transfers.
Madurai to Kandanūr bus services, operated by Jai Vishnu Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kandanūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kandanūr is to train via Manamadurai which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kandanūr, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kandanūr via Manamadurai Jn and Karaikkudi Jn in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Kandanūr via Ramanathapuram Bus Stand, Ramnad, and Karaikudi in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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 Kandanūr bus services, operated by Jai Vishnu Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Kandanūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kandanūr is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Madurai to Kandanūr.
There are 44+ hotels available in Kandanūr.