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

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kerala backwaters by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Madurai, travel

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    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXM - COK
    2. Walk from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    4h 8m

  2. Train, travel via Palakkad

    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

  3. Bus, travel

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

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, 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 38m

  5. Train, travel

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

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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 taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kerala backwaters via Palakkad and Mulanturutti in around 8h 32m.

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