How to travel from Alappuzha to Madurai, India

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Madurai.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,970($75)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Madurai

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Madurai

Transport options from Alappuzha to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 25m
₹240($3)
once daily450km (280 miles)
Taxi
4h 15m
₹5,970($75)
on demand277km (172 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₹2,625($33)
on demand277km (172 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Alappuzha and Madurai

Train operators

Airports near Madurai

The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Madurai
TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Madurai
TCR
Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Madurai