There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Tampanoor station to Mattuthavanibus
8h 12m₹874–2,536Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jntrain 16128
9h 50m₹270–2,100Drive 275.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Maduraicar 275.6 km
4h 33m₹2,958–4,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Maduraitaxi 275.6 km
4h 33m₹5,000–6,000
Alappuzha to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Mattuthavani via Kaniyapuram and Tampanoor station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
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 50m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Madurai is 462 km. The road distance is 275.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Alappuzha to Madurai, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha 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 bus which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Mattuthavani via Kaniyapuram, Trivandrum, and Tampanoor station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tampanoor station to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaniyapuram 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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