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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Thrissur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Palakkad

    best
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain train 16344 / ...
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Thrisurtrain train 12623 / ...
    6h 2m
    ₹326–2,589

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thrisurtrain train 16344 / ...
    6h 25m
    ₹220–1,700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Thrissurbus bus
    7h 25m

  4. Drive  265 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Thrissurcar car 265 km
    4h 13m
    ₹2,569–3,710

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Thrissurtaxi taxi 265 km
    4h 13m
    ₹4,400–5,500

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXM - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Thrissurtaxi taxi
    4h 6m
    ₹10,607–17,963

Madurai to Thrissur by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thrissur, Kerala, India?

You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Thrisur via Palakkad in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Thrissur via Palani in around 7h 25m.

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