How to travel from Madurai to Kerala, India

The distance between Madurai and Kerala is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai to Kerala 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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Bus

Take the bus to Trivandrum.

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

Parveen Travels

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • 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 Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,775($60)
Operated by

Maniraja Travels

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Kerala by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 ₹4,775 ($60).

The distance between Madurai and Kerala is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Madurai and Kerala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Kerala is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹4,775 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Kerala, 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 Madurai and Kerala. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Kerala with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Kerala. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Madurai and Kerala. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

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

Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Madurai and Kerala. 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 Madurai to Kerala. We recommend that you take the bus to Trivandrum. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kerala is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Kerala. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) 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 Kerala. The distance is around 269km (167 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 Madurai to Kerala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹795 ($10).

How do I get from Madurai to Kerala

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Kerala

Transport options from Madurai to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
₹795($10)
every 20 mins334km (208 miles)
Train
5h 45m
₹240($3)
4 times a day301km (187 miles)
Taxi
4h 15m
₹4,775($60)
on demand269km (167 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₹2,545($32)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Kerala

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

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Kerala
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Kerala
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Kerala