There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kayamkulam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
7h 4m₹1,362–3,734Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127 / ...
7h 20m₹250–2,000Drive 272.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kayamkulamcar 272.8 km
4h 16m₹3,058–4,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kayamkulamtaxi 272.8 km
4h 16m₹4,500–5,500Train via Kovilpatti
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16322 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kayankulamtrain 16127
8h 45m₹360–2,776
Madurai to Kayamkulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kayamkulam is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kayamkulam is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll Gate and arriving at Kayamkulam via Kazhakkottam and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kayankulam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Madurai and Kayamkulam is 420 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kayamkulam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Madurai to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kayamkulam is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kayamkulam, India?
You can take a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kayamkulam via Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Kaniyapuram in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kayankulam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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 Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kazhakootam station.
Madurai to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kayamkulam is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Madurai to Kayamkulam.
There are 119+ hotels available in Kayamkulam.