There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Vellarada by bus, train, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 4h 5m
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 25m
3 alternative options
Bus via Marthandam • 6h 32m
Taxi • 3h 55m
Drive • 3h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Madurai to Vellarada is to train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Vellarada is to taxi which costs ₹4,300 - ₹5,500 and takes 3h 55m.
The distance between Madurai and Vellarada is 192 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vellarada without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Madurai to Vellarada, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madurai to Vellarada is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Vellarada is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Madurai to Vellarada.
There are 56+ hotels available in Vellarada. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 192.3 km
- Duration: 4h 5m
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Vellarada, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kaliyakavilai twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Parassala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180 - ₹1,000 and the journey takes 6h 9m.

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹1,000

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kaliyakavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410 - ₹600
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in

- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650 - ₹900
- Schedules at
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300 - ₹5,500
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 94 66 77 77
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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