There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Pāla by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayambus
8h 43m₹286–558Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ettumanurtrain 16327
10h 37m₹745–2,501Train, taxi
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Pālataxi
4h 44m₹2,840–4,371Train, bus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Palabus
9h 7m₹414–1,946Drive 207.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pālacar 207.2 km
4h 11m₹2,319–3,350Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pālataxi 207.2 km
4h 11m₹4,200–5,500
Madurai to Pāla by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pāla is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹600 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pāla is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani Bus Stop and arriving at Pala via Mundakkayam and Kanjirapally. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ettumanur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Madurai and Pāla is 242 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pāla without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹280 - ₹600.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Madurai to Pāla, including transfers.
Madurai to Pāla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Madurai to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Pāla is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹280 - ₹600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–360 and the journey takes 5h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Ettumanur once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 10h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Ettumanur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Madurai Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–360
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–470
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Palakkad to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–5,500
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 Pāla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mundakayam station.
Madurai to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ettumanur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Pāla is 207 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Madurai to Pāla.
There are 344+ hotels available in Pāla.