How to travel from Madurai to Chinnakanal, India
The distance between Madurai and Chinnakanal is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Madurai to Chinnakanal by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chinnakanal → Madurai if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Kodaikanal then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹3,420($43)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹3,580($45)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Madurai to Chinnakanal by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around ₹3,420 ($43) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹3,580 ($45).
The distance between Madurai and Chinnakanal is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Madurai and Chinnakanal by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Chinnakanal is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₹3,580 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹3,420 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Madurai and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Madurai and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take the bus to Kodaikanal then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Madurai and Chinnakanal. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Chinnakanal is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₹3,420 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Chinnakanal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Taxi | 5h 40m | ₹3,420($43) | once daily | 250km (156 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 50m | ₹3,580($45) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | ₹1,275($16) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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Airports near Chinnakanal
The following major airports near Chinnakanal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Chinnakanal
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chinnakanal