There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kulanada by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Punalurtrain 16101 / ...
- Take the taxi from Punalur to Kulanadataxi
5h 49m₹939–2,387Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
5h 52m₹400–1,413Drive 242.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kulanadacar 242.7 km
4h 22m₹2,712–3,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kulanadataxi 242.7 km
4h 22m₹4,000–4,800Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Cheriyanadtrain 16327
9h 29m₹486–2,029Bus via Thekkady
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Pandalambus
10h 12m₹464–649
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kulanada is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kulanada is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kulanada. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Pandalam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kulanada. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Cheriyanad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Madurai and Kulanada is 268 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kulanada without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Madurai to Kulanada, including transfers.
Madurai to Kulanada bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kulanada train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kulanada is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kulanada, 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 Cheriyanad once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Cheriyanad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- 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 Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Pandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–4,800
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 Kulanada bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madurai to Kulanada train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cheriyanad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kulanada is 243 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Madurai to Kulanada.
There are 114+ hotels available in Kulanada.