There are 6 ways to get from Thrissur to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thrisur to Madurai Jntrain 16343 / ...
7h 40m₹220–1,700Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
7h 24m₹434–3,381Drive 267.5 km
- Drive from Thrissur to Maduraicar 267.5 km
4h 10m₹3,016–4,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thrissur to Maduraitaxi 267.5 km
4h 10m₹4,400–5,500Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thrissur to Madurai is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thrissur to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thrissur, Kerala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thrisur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Thrissur and Madurai is 267 km. The road distance is 267.5 km.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs .
The bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Thrissur to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Thrissur, Kerala station.
Thrissur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Madurai is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Thrissur, Kerala, India and Madurai, India?
Cholan Tours operates a bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thrisur to Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thrisur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thrissur to Madurai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thrissur to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thrissur to Madurai is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Thrissur to Madurai.
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