Madurai to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Karunagappalli
259 km · ~5h 31m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SabarimalaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli
259 km · ~5h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Madurai → Karunagappalli
AC Seater / Volvo · ~259 km
~5h 45m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Nilakkal (~170 km)
- Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, 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 Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 3m in total
Change trains at Sengulam — about 45m wait
1 change · 9h 18m in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 10h 10m in total
Change trains at Suchindram — about 2h 7m wait
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 Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Madurai to Karunagappalli is about 259 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 259 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,950 · Sedan ₹3,470 · SUV ₹4,550 · Innova / MUV ₹5,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,000
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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