There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Western Ghats by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Palani to Munnarbus
7h 27mDrive 158.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Madurai to Western Ghatscar 158.5 km
3h 51m₹1,542–2,228Train, taxi
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Western Ghatstaxi
4h 10m₹1,640–2,871Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Western Ghatstaxi 158.5 km
3h 51m₹3,500–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Western Ghats is to drive which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Western Ghats is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Western Ghats. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Munnar via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Madurai and Western Ghats is 248 km. The road distance is 158.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Western Ghats without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Madurai to Western Ghats, including transfers.
Madurai to Western Ghats bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Western Ghats bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Western Ghats is 159 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Madurai to Western Ghats.
There are 725+ hotels available in Western Ghats.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Western Ghats, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Western Ghats via Palani and Munnar in around 7h 27m.
- 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
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Sri Amarnath Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Amarnath Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 9842099223
- Website
- Kt Giri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kt Giri
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- SNST Bus Lines
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SNST Bus Lines
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Website
- Kanjee Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kanjee Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Munnar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–4,300
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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