There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kannur by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kannur International Airport
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane IXM - CNN
4h 51m₹12,207–19,463Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kannurtrain 22630
10h 2m₹310–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kannurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
10h 40m₹500–850Drive 431.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kannurcar 431.6 km
6h 39m₹4,186–6,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kannurtaxi 431.6 km
6h 39m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXM - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain
7h 4m₹9,687–17,413
Madurai to Kannur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kannur is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹850 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kannur is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Kannur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kannur. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Madurai and Kannur is 400 km. The road distance is 431.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kannur without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Madurai to Kannur, including transfers.
Madurai to Kannur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kannur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kannur is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 2m, you could also bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹850 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kannur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Madurai (IXM) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kannur once a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Kannur International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Madurai to Kannur International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Kannur bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Kannur station.
Madurai to Kannur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kannur is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Madurai to Kannur.
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