There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kayalpattinamtrain 16731 / ...
4h 8m₹465–1,744Train via Tiruchendur
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchendurtrain 20605 / ...
5h 30m₹192–2,025Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
4h 50mDrive 168.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kayalpattinamcar 168.2 km
2h 33m₹1,892–2,733Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kayalpattinamtaxi 168.2 km
2h 33m₹3,900–4,700Bus via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
5h 13m₹355–1,511
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam is to train via Tiruchendur which costs ₹190 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kayalpattinam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kayalpattinam via Tiruchendur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kayalpattinam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kayalpattinam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Madurai and Kayalpattinam is 214 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Madurai to Kayalpattinam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kayalpattinam bus services, operated by Sri Sai Road Lines, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 4h 8m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kayalpattinam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kayalpattinam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Sri Sai Road Lines operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kayalpattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchendur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kayalpattinam bus services, operated by Sri Sai Road Lines, arrive at Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kayalpattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayalpattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kayalpattinam is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Madurai to Kayalpattinam.
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