There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Palayam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus via Nāgercoil
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus FlixBus IN4430
6h 4m₹903–2,426Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
6h 55m₹1,518–4,151Drive 272.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Palayamcar 272.6 km
4h 19m₹3,078–4,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Palayamtaxi 272.6 km
4h 19m₹5,000–6,000Fly
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
4h 19m₹9,810–19,366Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
7h 21m
Madurai to Palayam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Palayam is to bus via Nāgercoil which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Palayam is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Palayam is 317 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Palayam without a car is to bus via Nāgercoil which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Madurai to Palayam, including transfers.
Madurai to Palayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Palayam is to bus via Nāgercoil which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,200 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Palayam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Palayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Palayam is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Madurai to Palayam.
There are 831+ hotels available in Palayam.