There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kilkulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalaybus
5h 25m₹1,330–3,359Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kulitturai Westtrain 16729
5h 55m₹200–1,600Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kilkulamcar 264.3 km
4h 1m₹2,989–4,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kilkulamtaxi 264.3 km
4h 1m₹6,000–7,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Thirumangalam Toll Gate to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithuraibus FlixBus IN4430
6h₹496–1,329
Madurai to Kilkulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kilkulam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kilkulam is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kilkulam. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll gate and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai via FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kulitturai West. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Kilkulam is 263 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kilkulam without a car is to bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Madurai to Kilkulam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kilkulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Thirumangalam Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Kilkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kilkulam is to bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kilkulam, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kulitturai West once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kulitturai West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Kilkulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai station.
Madurai to Kilkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitturai West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kilkulam is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Madurai to Kilkulam.
Book your Madurai to Kilkulam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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