There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kulathupuzha by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101 / ...
4h 18m₹551–1,827Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
7h 6m₹249–401Bus via Punalur
- Take the bus from Madurai to Punalurbus
5h 42m₹300–1,215Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kulathupuzhacar 207.3 km
3h 17m₹2,321–3,353Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kulathupuzhataxi 207.3 km
3h 17m₹3,800–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kulathupuzha is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹410 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kulathupuzha is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kulathupuzha. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kulathupuzha via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kulathupuzha. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tenmalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Madurai and Kulathupuzha is 214 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kulathupuzha without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Madurai to Kulathupuzha, including transfers.
Madurai to Kulathupuzha bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kulathupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kulathupuzha is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Punalur, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kulathupuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 4h. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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 Kulathupuzha bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Madurai to Kulathupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kulathupuzha is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Madurai to Kulathupuzha.
There are 30+ hotels available in Kulathupuzha.