There are 5 ways to get from Pandalam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Maduraibus
6h₹296–1,308Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengannur to Madurai Jntrain 16328
10h 29m₹237–1,888Drive 238.9 km
- Drive from Pandalam to Maduraicar 238.9 km
4h 19m₹2,678–3,867Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pandalam to Maduraitaxi 238.9 km
4h 19m₹4,000–4,800Bus via Thekkady
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
10h 20m₹357–523
Pandalam to Madurai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pandalam to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Pandalam to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Pandalam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Pandalam and arriving at Madurai via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Pandalam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Pandalam and Madurai is 271 km. The road distance is 238.9 km.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs ₹290 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Pandalam to Madurai, including transfers.
Pandalam to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kottarakara station.
Pandalam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Madurai is to bus which takes 6h and costs ₹290 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Pandalam, India and Madurai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kottarakara to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pandalam to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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Booking & Getting There
Pandalam to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Pandalam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pandalam to Madurai is 239 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Pandalam to Madurai.
There are 227+ hotels available in Madurai.