There are 5 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 Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Kanjirappallybus
9h 14m₹284–519Train
- 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₹2,840–4,371Drive 207.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Pālacar 207.2 km
4h 11m₹2,008–2,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Pālataxi 207.2 km
4h 11m₹4,200–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Pāla is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹550 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Pāla is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani Bus Stop and arriving at Pala via Kumily and Kanjirappally. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
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 243 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 9h 14m and costs ₹280 - ₹550.
It takes approximately 9h 14m 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 9h 14m and costs ₹280 - ₹550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Pala via Kumily and Kanjirappally in around 9h 14m. 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- 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 Kanjirappally
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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 Kumily 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.
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