The distance between Alappuzha and Madurai is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Madurai by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Madurai → Alappuzha if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madurai Jn.
Indian Railways
Take a taxi to Madurai.
Multiple taxi operators
There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Madurai by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,970 ($75).
The distance between Alappuzha and Madurai is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (120 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Alappuzha and Madurai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹5,970 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Madurai. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alappuzha and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 10h 25m.
Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Madurai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alappuzha and Madurai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Madurai. instead which will take 4h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Madurai. We recommend that you take the train to Madurai Jn. instead which will take 10h 25m.
The closest major airport to Madurai is Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Madurai. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tuticorin Airport (TCR) (TCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alappuzha and Madurai. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 10h 25m | ₹240($3) | once daily | 450km (280 miles) |
Taxi | 4h 15m | ₹5,970($75) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ₹2,625($33) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.