There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Palani to Kothamangalambus
8h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aluvatrain 16344 / ...
9h 13m₹280–1,971Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
9h 1m₹381–2,809Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kothamangalamcar 199.7 km
3h 33m₹1,941–2,804Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kothamangalamtaxi 199.7 km
3h 33m₹4,100–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kothamangalam via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Aluva via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Madurai and Kothamangalam is 301 km. The road distance is 199.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Kothamangalam via Palani in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kothamangalam via Palakkad, Aluva, and Aluva in around 9h 1m.
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Sri Amarnath Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Amarnath Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 9842099223
- Website
- Kt Giri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kt Giri
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- SNST Bus Lines
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SNST Bus Lines
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Website
- Kanjee Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kanjee Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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 Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Palani station.
Madurai to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kothamangalam is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Madurai to Kothamangalam.
There are 132+ hotels available in Kothamangalam.