There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kumbanad by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Ezhukone
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thiruvallabus
7h 15m₹375–1,443Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16327 / ...
11h 21m₹289–1,942Train via Kovilpatti
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16322 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kayankulamtrain 16127
9h 54m₹680–3,936Drive 241.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kumbanadcar 241.4 km
4h 5m₹2,362–3,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kumbanadtaxi 241.4 km
4h 5m₹4,000–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ettumannurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoor to FlixBus Kumbanadbus FlixBus IN4450
10h 6m₹474–624
Madurai to Kumbanad by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kumbanad is to bus via Ezhukone which costs ₹370 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kumbanad is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kumbanad. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at FlixBus Kumbanad via Kottarakkara and FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kumbanad. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chengannur via Kovilpatti and Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Madurai and Kumbanad is 305 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kumbanad without a car is to bus via Ezhukone which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Madurai to Kumbanad, including transfers.
Madurai to Kumbanad bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kumbanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kumbanad is to bus via Ezhukone which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train via Kovilpatti, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,000 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kumbanad, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to FlixBus Kumbanad via Kottarakara, Kottarakkara, and FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kumbanad via Kovilpatti, Kayankulam, and Chengannur in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Kottarakkara to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ettumannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoor to FlixBus Kumbanad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–230
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Kumbanad bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madurai to Kumbanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kumbanad is 241 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Madurai to Kumbanad.
There are 104+ hotels available in Kumbanad.