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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kerala → Madurai if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Trivandrum.
Parveen Travels
Take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.
Indian Railways
Take a taxi to Thiruvananthapuram.
Maniraja Travels
+ 2 othersDrive to Thiruvananthapuram.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 40m | ₹795($10) | every 20 mins | 334km (208 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | ₹240($3) | 4 times a day | 301km (187 miles) |
Taxi | 4h 15m | ₹4,775($60) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ₹2,545($32) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
Parveen Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kerala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.