There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Karur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Madurai to Karur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Karur is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Karur is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Karur. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Karur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Madurai and Karur is 137 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karur without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Madurai Jn to Karur takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Madurai to Karur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Karur is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Karur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Karur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus India also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,900
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 Karur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Karur station.
Madurai to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Karur is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Madurai to Karur.
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