There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jntrain 16731 / ...
4h 10m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Pollachi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
5h 27mDrive 219.3 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Maduraicar 219.3 km
3h 20m₹2,467–3,564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Maduraitaxi 219.3 km
3h 20m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 16m
Palakkad to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Madurai is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Palakkad and Madurai is 237 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Palakkad to Madurai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Madurai is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Madurai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Madurai is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Palakkad to Madurai.
There are 217+ hotels available in Madurai.