There are 5 ways to get from Pāla to Madurai by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
8h 44m₹263–454Train
- Take the train from Ettumanur to Madurai Jntrain 16328
10h 21m₹767–2,523Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Pāla to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain 20602
4h 24m₹2,885–4,344Drive 206.7 km
- Drive from Pāla to Maduraicar 206.7 km
4h 10m₹2,314–3,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pāla to Maduraitaxi 206.7 km
4h 10m₹4,200–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pāla to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹460 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Pāla to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pāla to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Pala and arriving at Mattuthavani Bus Stop via Ponkunnam and Mundakayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Pāla to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ettumanur and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Pāla and Madurai is 243 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.
The best way to get from Pāla to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹260 - ₹460.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Pāla to Madurai, including transfers.
Pāla to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mundakayam station.
Pāla to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ettumanur station.
The best way to get from Pāla to Madurai is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹260 - ₹460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Pāla, Kerala, India and Madurai, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–360 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ettumanur to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ettumanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–360
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pāla to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Pāla to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pāla to Madurai is 207 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Pāla to Madurai.
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