There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kolenchery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
7h 29m₹946–3,439Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mulanturuttitrain 16327
11h 18m₹747–2,540Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
8h 46mDrive 218.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kolencherycar 218.4 km
3h 57m₹2,492–3,599Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kolencherytaxi 218.4 km
3h 57m₹4,400–5,500Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Muvattupuzhabus
9h 41m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kolenchery is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kolenchery is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kolenchery. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kolenchery. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aluva via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Madurai and Kolenchery is 396 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kolenchery without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Madurai to Kolenchery, including transfers.
Madurai to Kolenchery bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kolenchery train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kolenchery is to train via Palakkad which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kolenchery, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kolenchery via Palakkad and Aluva in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala every 4 hours, and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Mulanturutti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Kolenchery bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Madurai to Kolenchery train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kolenchery is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Madurai to Kolenchery.
There are 1231+ hotels available in Kolenchery.