There are 6 ways to get from Colachel to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
best- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Maduraibus
3h 9m₹1,335–2,910Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
5h 52m₹581–2,062Train via Nagercoil Jn
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jntrain 20692 / ...
4h 8m₹919–2,361Drive 252.1 km
- Drive from Colachel to Maduraicar 252.1 km
3h 53m₹2,827–4,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Maduraitaxi 252.1 km
3h 53m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thuckalay to Kodai Toll gatebus
3h 47m₹1,690–3,879
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Madurai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Madurai is to bus via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
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 4h 8m.
The distance between Colachel and Madurai is 256 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Madurai without a car is to bus via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Colachel to Madurai, including transfers.
Colachel to Madurai bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from 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 via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train via Nagercoil Jn, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Madurai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Madurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 48m. 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 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Colachel to Madurai bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kodai Toll gate 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.
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