There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Periyar by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
4h 37m₹11,110–17,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mangalore Jntrain 22630
12h 40m₹1,068–3,622Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
12h 6m₹2,402–6,354Drive 587.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Periyarcar 587.6 km
9h 9m₹6,552–9,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Periyartaxi 587.6 km
9h 9m₹13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kozhikode, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Mangalore Lalbaugbus
15h 42m
Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Periyar is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Periyar is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at B C Road via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda B.S. and Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Mangalore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Periyar is 540 km. The road distance is 587.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Periyar without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 12h 6m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Madurai to Periyar, including transfers.
Madurai to Periyar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Periyar is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹2,400 - ₹6,500 and takes 12h 6m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Periyar, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Periyar via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda B.S., Mangaluru, and B C Road in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Mangalore Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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 Periyar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Madurai to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Periyar is 588 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Madurai to Periyar.
There are six+ hotels available in Periyar.