There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Kilakkarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 16734 / ...
1h 44m₹476–1,518Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
2h 40m₹1,602–2,699Drive 125.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kilakkaraicar 125.8 km
2h 2m₹1,429–2,063Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kilakkaraitaxi 125.8 km
2h 2m₹1,700–2,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kilakkarai is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,600 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kilakkarai is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kilakkarai. 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 Kilakkarai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Madurai and Kilakkarai is 125 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kilakkarai without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Madurai to Kilakkarai, including transfers.
Madurai to Kilakkarai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kilakkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kilakkarai is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,700 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kilakkarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 28m. 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
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Kilakkarai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kilakkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kilakkarai is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Madurai to Kilakkarai.
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