What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Vatakara?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Vatakara is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹850 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Vatakara?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Vatakara is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Vatakara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Vadakara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Vatakara?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Vadakara via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Madurai to Vatakara?

The distance between Madurai and Vatakara is 419 km. The road distance is 388.5 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Vatakara without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Vatakara without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Vatakara?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Madurai to Vatakara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Vatakara bus from?

Madurai to Vatakara bus services, operated by New Lucky Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Vatakara train from?

Madurai to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train or bus from Madurai to Vatakara?

The best way to get from Madurai to Vatakara is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kozhikode, which costs and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Madurai to Vatakara bus arrive?

Madurai to Vatakara bus services, operated by New Lucky Travels, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.

Where does the Madurai to Vatakara train arrive?

Madurai to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Vatakara?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Vatakara is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Madurai to Vatakara.

Where can I stay near Vatakara?

There are 38+ hotels available in Vatakara.

Madurai to Vatakara - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train via Palakkad
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1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
2. Take the train from Palakkad to Vadakaratrain 02197 / ...
8h 53m
₹366–2,889
Bus via Kozhikode
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kozhikode, Kerala
2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Vadakarabus
10h 40m
Drive 388.5 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Vatakaracar 388.5 km
5h 58m
₹4,371–6,313
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Vatakarataxi 388.5 km
5h 58m
₹8,500–11,000
Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXM - CCJ
2. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Vadakaratrain
6h 5m
₹10,180–15,266
Train
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 22630
2. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Vadakaratrain 02197 / ...
10h 3m
₹406–3,108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madurai to Vadakarabus
11h 50m
₹500–850
Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane IXM - CNN
2. Take the train from Kannur to Vadakaratrain
8h
₹7,330–24,416

Madurai to Vatakara by train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

₹366Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.3 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Vatakara, India?

You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Vadakara via Palakkad in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vadakara via Kozhikode, Kerala and Kozhikode in around 10h 40m.

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