There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Anchal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Punalurbus
4h 10m₹525–1,415Train via Punalur
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Punalurtrain 16101 / ...
5h 22m₹469–1,777Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Edamanntrain 16327
5h 17m₹576–1,883Drive 224.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Anchalcar 224.5 km
3h 32m₹2,514–3,631Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Anchaltaxi 224.5 km
3h 32m₹3,700–4,500Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus
6h 45m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Anchal. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Punalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Anchal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Edamann via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Madurai and Anchal is 235 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anchal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Madurai to Anchal, including transfers.
Madurai to Anchal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Anchal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Anchal, Kerala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 4h. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Edamann once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Edamann
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Anchal bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Madurai to Anchal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Edamann station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Anchal is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Madurai to Anchal.
There are 25+ hotels available in Anchal.