There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam 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 / ...
9h 1m₹381–2,809Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aluvatrain 16344 / ...
9h 13m₹280–1,971Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kothamangalambus
9h 10mDrive 199.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kothamangalamcar 199.8 km
3h 33m₹2,261–3,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kothamangalamtaxi 199.8 km
3h 33m₹4,100–4,900
Madurai to Kothamangalam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kothamangalam via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
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 406 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Madurai to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kt Giri, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 train via Palakkad which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kothamangalam via Palakkad, Aluva, and Aluva in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kothamangalam via Palani in around 9h 10m.
- 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 9842099223
- Website
- Kt Giri
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Kt Giri
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kt Giri, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu 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 138+ hotels available in Kothamangalam.