There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Pandalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
5h 49m₹300–1,283Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16327 / ...
10h 17m₹245–1,817Drive 239.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pandalamcar 239.8 km
4h 20m₹2,688–3,883Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pandalamtaxi 239.8 km
4h 20m₹4,000–4,800Bus via Thekkady
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Pandalambus
10h 9m₹354–519
Madurai to Pandalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pandalam is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pandalam is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pandalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Pandalam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pandalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chengannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Madurai and Pandalam is 271 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pandalam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Madurai to Pandalam, including transfers.
Madurai to Pandalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Pandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pandalam is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pandalam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Pandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 Pandalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madurai to Pandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pandalam is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Madurai to Pandalam.
There are 105+ hotels available in Pandalam.











