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

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Palode is to bus via Thenmala which costs ₹270 - ₹440 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Palode is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Palode?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Palode. However, there are services departing from Madurai Mattuthavani and arriving at Palode via Thenmala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Madurai to Palode?

The distance between Madurai and Palode is 240 km. The road distance is 233.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Madurai to Palode without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Madurai to Palode, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Palode bus from?

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

Train or bus from Madurai to Palode?

The best way to get from Madurai to Palode is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Madurai to Palode bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madurai to Palode?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Palode is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Madurai to Palode.

Where can I stay near Palode?

There are 671+ hotels available in Palode.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Palode by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn06504 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Tenkasi Jn to Palode
3h 49m
₹1,968–3,479
Bus via Thenmala
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
8h 15m
₹279–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam
6h 7m
₹1,959–4,377
Drive 233.4 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Palode233.4 km
3h 40m
₹2,472–3,570
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Palode233.4 km
3h 40m
₹3,700–4,500
Train
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai16101 / ...
5h 11m
₹931–2,277

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madurai to Palode.

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Distance: 240.1 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Kazhakootam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,500 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 39m.

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