There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jntrain 16128
9h 5m₹270–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 21m₹819–3,229Drive 275.8 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Maduraicar 275.8 km
4h 33m₹3,095–4,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Maduraitaxi 275.8 km
4h 33m₹5,500–7,000
Alappuzha to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Madurai via Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Madurai is 449 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
The train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn takes 9h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Alappuzha to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Madurai via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- sbmtransportcustomercare@gmail.com
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Cit Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Cit Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- customercareveeveebus@gmail.com
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- info@shyamolibus.com
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- pal.narayanan.06@gmail.com
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- tippusultanbus@gmail.com
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 63662 95656
- info@svbt.in
- Website
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Website
- Dpt Holidays
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dpt Holidays
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Alappuzha to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Madurai is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Alappuzha to Madurai.
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