There are 6 ways to get from Colachel to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
5h 14m₹581–2,062Train via Nagercoil Jn
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jntrain 20692 / ...
3h 58m₹919–2,361Drive 252.3 km
- Drive from Colachel to Maduraicar 252.3 km
3h 53m₹2,826–4,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Maduraitaxi 252.3 km
3h 53m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Kodai Toll gate
- Take the bus from Thuckalay to Kodai Toll gatebus
3h 47m₹1,690–3,879
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Madurai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Madurai is to bus via Kodai Toll gate which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Thuckalay and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Colachel and Madurai is 260 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Colachel to Madurai, including transfers.
Colachel to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Nagercoil Thuckalay station.
Colachel to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagercoil Jn station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Nagercoil Jn, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Madurai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Mahadev Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Eraniel to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- punchirytoursandholidays@gmail.com
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Thuckalay to Kodai Toll gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Colachel to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Colachel to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Madurai is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Colachel to Madurai.
Book your Colachel to Madurai bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 224+ hotels available in Madurai.