There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Karukachal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus
7h 32m₹850–1,080Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Changanaseritrain 16327 / ...
9h 51m₹634–2,253Drive 234.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Karukachalcar 234.8 km
3h 57m₹2,625–3,792Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Karukachaltaxi 234.8 km
3h 57m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Karukachal is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Karukachal is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Karukachal. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani Bus Stop and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Karukachal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Changanaseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Madurai and Karukachal is 270 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karukachal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Madurai to Karukachal, including transfers.
Madurai to Karukachal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Madurai to Karukachal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karukachal is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karukachal, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–380 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Changanaseri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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 Karukachal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Madurai to Karukachal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Changanaseri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Karukachal is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Madurai to Karukachal.
There are 233+ hotels available in Karukachal.