There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Arumuganeritrain 16731 / ...
3h 47m₹494–1,779Train via Tiruchendur
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchendurtrain 20605 / ...
5h 25m₹192–2,025Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
5h 13m₹355–1,511Drive 168 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kayalpattinamcar 168 km
2h 32m₹1,644–2,375Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kayalpattinamtaxi 168 km
2h 32m₹3,900–4,700
Madurai to Kayalpattinam by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam is to train via Tiruchendur which costs ₹190 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kayalpattinam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and arriving at Kayalpattinam via Tiruchendur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kayalpattinam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Arumuganeri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Madurai and Kayalpattinam is 214 km. The road distance is 168 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kayalpattinam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Kayalpattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kayalpattinam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Arumuganeri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–950 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Kayalpattinam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Kayalpattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arumuganeri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kayalpattinam is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Madurai to Kayalpattinam.
There are 61+ hotels available in Kayalpattinam.