There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Anchal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101 / ...
5h 4m₹781–2,127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Tenkasibus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Punalurbus
6h 10m₹488–996Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Anchalcar 224.4 km
3h 33m₹2,448–3,536Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Anchaltaxi 224.4 km
3h 33m₹3,700–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹1,000 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
The distance between Madurai and Anchal is 231 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anchal without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Madurai to Anchal, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,000 and takes 6h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Anchal is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Madurai to Anchal.
There are 20+ hotels available in Anchal.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Anchal, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Anchal via Thenkasi and Punalur in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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