There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
2h 16m₹476–1,518Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
2h 40m₹1,592–2,689Drive 125.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Keelakaraicar 125.8 km
2h 2m₹1,419–2,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Keelakaraitaxi 125.8 km
2h 2m₹1,700–2,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Madurai and Keelakarai is 124 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Madurai to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Madurai to Keelakarai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Keelakarai is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,700 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Keelakarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
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 Keelakarai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Keelakarai is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Madurai to Keelakarai.
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