There are 4 ways to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
7h 14m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
10h 25m₹548–1,587Drive 378.7 km
- Drive from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallurcar 378.7 km
6h 10m₹4,322–6,243Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallurtaxi 378.7 km
6h 10m₹8,500–11,000
Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Myladuthurai and arriving at Idaikal via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mayiladuturai J and arriving at Kadayanallur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Mayiladuthurai and Kadayanallur is 425 km. The road distance is 378.7 km.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur takes 7h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Myladuthurai station.
Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Mayiladuthurai, India and Kadayanallur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Myladuthurai to Idaikal via Madurai in around 10h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur is 379 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Mayiladuthurai to Kadayanallur.
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