There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
3h 11m₹1,353–2,926Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
5h 12m₹588–1,975Drive 253.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Colachelcar 253.3 km
3h 50m₹2,840–4,103Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Colacheltaxi 253.3 km
3h 50m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kodai Toll gate to Thuckalaybus
4h 2m₹1,750–3,829
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Colachel is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Colachel is to bus via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
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 5h 12m.
The distance between Madurai and Colachel is 265 km. The road distance is 253.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Colachel without a car is to bus via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m 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 via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Colachel, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand twice daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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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