There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Thodupuzha by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Thodupuzhataxi
4h 8m₹2,540–4,071Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Punalurbus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Thodupuzhabus
8h 24m₹425–1,345Drive 195.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Thodupuzhacar 195.6 km
3h 36m₹2,190–3,164Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Thodupuzhataxi 195.6 km
3h 36m₹4,000–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Thodupuzha is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Thodupuzha is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Thodupuzha. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Thodupuzha via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Madurai and Thodupuzha is 200 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Thodupuzha without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Madurai to Thodupuzha, including transfers.
Madurai to Thodupuzha bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Thodupuzha bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Thodupuzha is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Madurai to Thodupuzha.
There are 134+ hotels available in Thodupuzha.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thodupuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Thodupuzha via Punalur in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–4,800
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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