There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valliyurtrain 22627 / ...
3h 16m₹930–2,322Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
3h 34m₹1,377–2,958Drive 225.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Koodankulamcar 225.7 km
3h 25m₹2,563–3,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Koodankulamtaxi 225.7 km
3h 25m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
4h 37m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Koodankulam is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Koodankulam is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kavalkinaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Madurai and Koodankulam is 226 km. The road distance is 225.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Koodankulam without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Madurai to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Madurai to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Koodankulam is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Valliyur every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kavalkinaru station.
Madurai to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Koodankulam is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Madurai to Koodankulam.
There are 146+ hotels available in Koodankulam.