There are 5 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jntrain 16731
7h 2m₹237–1,619Bus
- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Maduraibus
7h 20m₹330–420Drive 256 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Maduraicar 256 km
3h 56m₹2,866–4,140Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Maduraitaxi 256 km
3h 56m₹5,500–7,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
6h 43m₹11,981–19,517
Mannarkkad to Madurai by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹420 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Madurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Madurai is 278 km. The road distance is 256 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Mannarkkad to Madurai, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mannarkad station.
Mannarkkad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Madurai is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹330 - ₹420 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mannarkad to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–420 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–44,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mannarkad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai station.
Mannarkkad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Madurai is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Mannarkkad to Madurai.
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