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How to get fromMadurai to Kerala backwatersby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kerala backwaters by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Palakkad

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Mulanturuttitrain train
    3. Walk from Mulanturutti to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    8h 32m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Walk from Ernakulam to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    8h 32m

  3. Fly Madurai to Cochin International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXM - COK
    2. Walk from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    5h 13m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mulanturuttitrain train 16327
    2. Walk from Mulanturutti to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    11h 6m

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    3. Walk from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    7h 43m

  6. Fly Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXM - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain train
    3. Walk from Ernakulam Town to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    8h 31m

Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Kerala backwaters. However, you can take the train to Palakkad, take the train to Mulanturutti, then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Kerala backwaters via Ernakulam in around 8h 32m.

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