There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Vellimalai by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalaybus
4h 6m₹1,720–3,779Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
4h 40m₹748–2,205Train via Nagercoil Jn
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain 12633 / ...
4h 23m₹992–2,458Drive 257.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Vellimalaicar 257.4 km
3h 58m₹2,923–4,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Vellimalaitaxi 257.4 km
3h 58m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thuckalaybus
4h 28m₹1,202–2,689
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Vellimalai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Vellimalai is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Vellimalai. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll gate and arriving at Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Vellimalai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Nagercoil Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Madurai and Vellimalai is 259 km. The road distance is 257.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vellimalai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Madurai to Vellimalai, including transfers.
Madurai to Vellimalai bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll gate station.
Madurai to Vellimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vellimalai is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train via Nagercoil Jn, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Vellimalai, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Vellimalai bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Thuckalay station.
Madurai to Vellimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Vellimalai is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Madurai to Vellimalai.
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