There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kottar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain 12633 / ...
3h 50m₹190–1,500Bus via Nagercoil
- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Nagercoilbus
4h 6m₹1,519–3,536Drive 234.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kottarcar 234.4 km
3h 31m₹2,676–3,865Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kottartaxi 234.4 km
3h 31m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoilbus 995Ud / ...
4h 15m₹190–2,100
Madurai to Kottar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kottar is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kottar is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Nagercoil. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Nagercoil Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Madurai and Kottar is 231 km. The road distance is 234.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottar without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jn takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Madurai to Kottar bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Kottar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottar is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagercoil, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kottar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Nagercoil 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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 Kottar bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Madurai to Kottar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kottar is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Madurai to Kottar.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kottar.