There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalaybus
4h 2m₹1,750–3,829Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
4h 25m₹588–1,975Drive 253.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Colachelcar 253.3 km
3h 50m₹2,871–4,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Colacheltaxi 253.3 km
3h 50m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thuckalaybus
4h 23m₹1,192–2,689
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Colachel is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Colachel is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Kodai Toll gate and arriving at Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Madurai and Colachel is 260 km. The road distance is 253.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Madurai to Colachel, including transfers.
Madurai to Colachel bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Kodai Toll gate station.
Madurai to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Colachel is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Colachel, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- punchirytoursandholidays@gmail.com
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Colachel bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Thuckalay station.
Madurai to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Colachel is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Madurai to Colachel.
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