There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Karungal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalaybus
4h 1m₹1,690–3,779Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
4h 28m₹618–2,055Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Karungalcar 256.2 km
3h 53m₹2,874–4,152Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Karungaltaxi 256.2 km
3h 53m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Azhagiyamandapambus
4h 22m₹1,117–2,562
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Karungal is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Karungal is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Karungal. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll gate and arriving at Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Karungal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Madurai and Karungal is 257 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karungal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Madurai to Karungal, including transfers.
Madurai to Karungal bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll gate station.
Madurai to Karungal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karungal is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karungal, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Azhagiyamandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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 Karungal bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Thuckalay station.
Madurai to Karungal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Karungal is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Madurai to Karungal.
There are 158+ hotels available in Karungal.