How to travel from Kerala to Madurai, India

The distance between Kerala and Madurai is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kerala to Madurai by bus, 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 MaduraiKerala if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Madurai.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Parveen Travels

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Madurai.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,175($65)
Operated by

Trivandrum Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Madurai by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,175 ($65).

The distance between Kerala and Madurai is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kerala and Madurai by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Madurai is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹5,175 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala 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 Kerala and Madurai. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kerala and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Madurai. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerala and Madurai. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kerala and Madurai with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 40m.

Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Kerala and Madurai. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerala to Madurai. We recommend that you take the bus to Madurai. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Kerala and Madurai. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Madurai is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹795 ($10).

How do I get from Kerala to Madurai

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Madurai

Transport options from Kerala to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
₹795($10)
every 20 mins333km (207 miles)
Train
5h 35m
₹240($3)
4 times a day301km (187 miles)
Taxi
4h 10m
₹5,175($65)
on demand271km (168 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₹2,545($32)
on demand271km (168 miles)

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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