There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Kottarakara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus via Tenkasi
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 06504 / ...
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kottakkarabus
6h 32m₹258–1,449Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus
7h 15mTrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalurtrain 16101 / ...
8h 1m₹712–4,241Drive 234 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kottarakaracar 234 km
3h 45m₹2,633–3,802Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kottarakarataxi 234 km
3h 45m₹3,900–4,700Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kottarakarabus
8h 17mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
11h 5m₹336–2,292
Madurai to Kottarakara by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara is to train and bus via Tenkasi which costs ₹250 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kottarakara. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottakkara via Rajapalayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kottarakara. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Punalur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Madurai and Kottarakara is 243 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara without a car is to train and bus via Tenkasi which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Madurai to Kottarakara, including transfers.
Madurai to Kottarakara bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kottarakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara is to bus via Rajapalayam which takes 7h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹4,300 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kottarakara, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kottakkara via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kottakkara via Virudunagar Jn, Punalur, and Punalur in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chengannur to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Kottarakara bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kottarakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kottarakara is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Madurai to Kottarakara.
There are 729+ hotels available in Kottarakara.