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How to get fromMadurai to Keralaby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kerala by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 16127 / ...
    5h 35m
    ₹210–1,700

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 45m

  3. Drive  267.3 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuramcar car 267.3 km
    4h 13m
    ₹2,996–4,328

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi taxi 267.3 km
    4h 13m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  5. Bus via FlixBus Madurai - Thirumangalam Toll Gate (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Thirumangalam Toll Gate to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus bus FlixBus IN4430
    7h 20m
    ₹1,808–3,926

Madurai to Kerala by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal 5 times a week, and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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