There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kulathoor by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Parassalabus
4h 57m₹1,569–3,707Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Parassalatrain 16729 / ...
6h 17m₹547–1,979Drive 277.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kulathoorcar 277.6 km
4h 19m₹3,153–4,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kulathoortaxi 277.6 km
4h 19m₹5,000–6,000Bus via Kovalam, Kerala
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
5h 36m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kulathoor is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kulathoor is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kulathoor. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll Gate and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kulathoor. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Madurai and Kulathoor is 289 km. The road distance is 277.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kulathoor without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Madurai to Kulathoor, including transfers.
Madurai to Kulathoor bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Kulathoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kulathoor is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kulathoor, Kerala, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Parassala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,400 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Parassala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,400
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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 Kulathoor bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Parassala station.
Madurai to Kulathoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kulathoor is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Madurai to Kulathoor.
There are 827+ hotels available in Kulathoor.