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, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Punalurbus
5h 12mTrain 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 224.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Anchalcar 224.7 km
3h 33m₹2,506–3,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Anchaltaxi 224.7 km
3h 33m₹3,700–4,500Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus
6h 55m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to train via Punalur which costs ₹460 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Anchal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Anchal. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Punalur via Srivilliputhur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
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 231 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Anchal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Madurai to Anchal, including transfers.
Madurai to Anchal bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 5h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Anchal, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Anchal via Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, and Punalur in around 5h 12m. 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
- +91 9994 998 437
- customercareveeveebus@gmail.com
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Srivilliputhur to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +919841584444
- admin@nationaltravels.co.in
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- 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 Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu 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 33m to drive from Madurai to Anchal.
There are 22+ hotels available in Anchal.