What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kalady?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kalady is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Kalady?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kalady is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Kalady?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kalady. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani Bus Stop and arriving at FlixBus Kalady via FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Madurai to Kalady?

The distance between Madurai and Kalady is 489 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Kalady without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Kalady without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Kalady?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Madurai to Kalady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Kalady bus from?

Madurai to Kalady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Madurai to Kalady?

The best way to get from Madurai to Kalady is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Madurai to Kalady bus arrive?

Madurai to Kalady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ettumannur station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Kalady?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kalady is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Madurai to Kalady.

Where can I stay near Kalady?

There are 379+ hotels available in Kalady.

Madurai to Kalady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kalady by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Salem, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
4h 33m
₹7,917–12,978
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ettumannurbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoor to FlixBus Kaladybus FlixBus IN4450
11h 11m
₹504–734
Train
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thrisurtrain 16344
2. Take the train from Thrisur to Angamalitrain 06017 / ...
8h 6m
₹644–3,018
Drive 225.3 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Kaladycar 225.3 km
3h 56m
₹2,438–3,522
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Kaladytaxi 225.3 km
3h 56m
₹4,100–4,900
Bus to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chakka Bypassbus
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
7h 11m
₹5,823–13,681

Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

11Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

₹3,301Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madurai to Kalady.

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Distance: 489.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kalady, India?

You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kalady via Thrisur and Angamali in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to FlixBus Kalady via Ettumannur and FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoor in around 11h 11m.

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