There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Chithara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101 / ...
5h 5m₹781–2,177Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
6h 47m₹839–1,067Drive 226.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chitharacar 226.1 km
3h 34m₹2,423–3,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chitharataxi 226.1 km
3h 34m₹3,600–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Chithara is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Chithara is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
The distance between Madurai and Chithara is 233 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chithara without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Madurai to Chithara, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chithara is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Chithara is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Madurai to Chithara.
There are 30+ hotels available in Chithara.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chithara, 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, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–320 and the journey takes 6h 23m.
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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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