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Madurai to Ettumanoor

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ettumanoor, Kerala.

224 kmDistance
4.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2560
Sedan₹3010
SUV₹3960
Innova / MUV₹4460
Tempo Traveller₹5230
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹250
AC Seater₹400
Non-AC Sleeper₹360
AC Sleeper₹520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹680
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Train
Sleeper₹160
Economy₹250
Third AC₹340
Second AC₹480
First AC₹660
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Madurai to Ettumanoor

224 km · ~4h 49m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Madurai

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kumily

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ettumanoor

    Ettumanoor, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Madurai to Ettumanoor

224 km · ~4h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Madurai

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Madurai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Madurai → Ettumanoor

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~224 km

    ~4h 59m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹680

  3. Arrive in Ettumanoor

    Ettumanoor, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Madurai to Ettumanoor

Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Ettumanur for Ettumanoor.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 23m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
07:12 PMTirumangalam
5h 7m23 stops
12:19 AM+1dKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 42m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
01:01 AMKaveri
6h 34m56 stops
07:35 AMKottayam

1 change · 12h 48m in total

Rameswaram Kanyakumari SF Express#12789 · Superfast
11:40 PMMadurai Jn
3h 58m25 stops
03:38 AM+1dSuchindram

Change trains at Suchindram — about 2h 7m wait

Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express#16382 · Express
05:45 AMSuchindram
6h 43m50 stops
12:28 PMPiravam Road

1 change · 13h in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - TRIVANDRUM Anantapuri Exp#16723 · Express
03:26 AMKaruppatti
7h 39m43 stops
11:05 AMTrivandrum Central

Change trains at Trivandrum Central — about 1h 45m wait

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:50 PMTrivandrum Central
3h 36m36 stops
04:26 PMPiravam Road

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Madurai to Ettumanoor: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Madurai to Ettumanoor is about 224 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Idukki.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 224 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,560 · Sedan ₹3,010 · SUV ₹3,960 · Innova / MUV ₹4,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,230
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹680
  • Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹250 · Third AC ₹340 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹660

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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