There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kottarakara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
4h 20m₹260–1,200Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Edamanntrain 16327
5h 24m₹666–2,013Drive 233.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kottarakaracar 233.8 km
3h 44m₹2,266–3,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kottarakarataxi 233.8 km
3h 44m₹3,900–4,700Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus
7h 30m
Madurai to Kottarakara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Kottarakara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kottarakara. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Edamann via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Madurai and Kottarakara is 241 km. The road distance is 233.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottarakara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,200.
The bus from Madurai to Kottarakara takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madurai to Kottarakara bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai 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 which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kottarakara, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Edamann once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Edamann
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Irish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Irish Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Selvi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Selvi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Kottarakara bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madurai to Kottarakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Edamann station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kottarakara is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Madurai to Kottarakara.
There are 760+ hotels available in Kottarakara.

























