There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Thekkady by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dindigul
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
4h 34mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
4h 44m₹334–449Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Thekkadycar 144.5 km
2h 31m₹1,610–2,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Thekkadytaxi 144.5 km
2h 31m₹3,200–3,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹450 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Thekkady is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kumily via Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Madurai and Thekkady is 207 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thekkady without a car is to bus via Dindigul which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Madurai to Thekkady, including transfers.
Madurai to Thekkady bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Thekkady bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Dindigul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Thekkady is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Madurai to Thekkady.
Book your Madurai to Thekkady bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Thekkady via Dindigul and Kumily in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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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