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.
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.
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Take the bus to Madurai.
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Take the train to Madurai Jn.
Indian Railways
Take a taxi to Madurai.
Trivandrum Cabs
+ 2 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 40m | ₹795($10) | every 20 mins | 333km (207 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | ₹240($3) | 4 times a day | 301km (187 miles) |
Taxi | 4h 10m | ₹5,175($65) | on demand | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | ₹2,545($32) | on demand | 271km (168 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.