There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Kavaratti by train, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Towntrain
- Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
26h 50m₹18,766–41,289Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
- Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
29h 12m₹18,644–40,649Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
27h 29mBus, ferry via Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulambus
- Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
28h 33m₹18,735–38,920
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kavaratti is to bus and ferry via Mattuthavani Bus Stop which costs ₹18,000 - ₹39,000 and takes 28h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kavaratti is to train and ferry via Palakkad which takes 26h 50m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹42,000.
The distance between Madurai and Kavaratti is 828 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kavaratti without a car is to train and ferry via Palakkad which takes 26h 50m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹42,000.
It takes approximately 26h 50m to get from Madurai to Kavaratti, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Kavaratti.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kavaratti, India?
There is no direct connection from Madurai to Kavaratti. However, you can take the train to Palakkad, take the train to Ernakulam Town, take the taxi to Willingdon Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Kavaratti Lakshadweep. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Kavaratti Lakshadweep via Ernakulam and Willingdon Island Jetty in around 27h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 484 - 2397550
- [email protected]
- Website
- mvkavaratti.com
Ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweep
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–37,500
- Schedules at
- mvkavaratti.com
- Bunk
- ₹18,000
- Diamond
- ₹37,500
- Gold
- ₹28,500
Ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweep
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–37,500
- Schedules at
- mvkavaratti.com
- Bunk
- ₹18,000
- Diamond
- ₹37,500
- Gold
- ₹28,500
Ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweep
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–37,500
- Schedules at
- mvkavaratti.com
- Bunk
- ₹18,000
- Diamond
- ₹37,500
- Gold
- ₹28,500
Ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweep
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–37,500
- Schedules at
- mvkavaratti.com
- Bunk
- ₹18,000
- Diamond
- ₹37,500
- Gold
- ₹28,500
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