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How to get fromMadurai to Koottanadby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Koottanad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ottappalamtrain train 16344
    5h 54m
    ₹958–2,476

  2. Train via Shoranur Jn

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Shoranur Jntrain train 22630
    8h 38m
    ₹584–3,090

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Thrissurbus bus
    7h 53m
    ₹1,236–2,087

  4. Drive  284.9 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Koottanadcar car 284.9 km
    4h 31m
    ₹3,185–4,601

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Koottanadtaxi taxi 284.9 km
    4h 31m
    ₹4,700–6,000

  6. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane IXM - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Koottanadtaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    ₹11,807–18,263

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXM - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Koottanadtaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    ₹11,307–18,863

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXM - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Pattambitrain train
    7h
    ₹6,057–20,303

Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,070Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Koottanad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Ottappalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Koottanad via Palani and Thrissur in around 7h 53m.

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