There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Marari Beach by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kadinamkulam
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
8h 16m₹1,799–4,245Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
8h 51m₹692–2,617Drive 270.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Marari Beachcar 270.9 km
4h 44m₹2,622–3,788Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Marari Beachtaxi 270.9 km
4h 44m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
10h 9m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Marari Beach is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Marari Beach is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Marari Beach. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll Gate and arriving at Chertala via Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Marari Beach. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Madurai and Marari Beach is 503 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Marari Beach without a car is to bus via Kadinamkulam which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Madurai to Marari Beach, including transfers.
Madurai to Marari Beach bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll Gate station.
Madurai to Marari Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Marari Beach is to bus via Kadinamkulam which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Marari Beach, India?
You can take a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Marari Beach via Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Chertala in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Marari Beach bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kazhakootam station.
Madurai to Marari Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Marari Beach is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Madurai to Marari Beach.
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