Madurai to Koduvayur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur
235 km · ~5h 2m · 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 DhaliAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Koduvayur
235 km · ~5h 13m · 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 → Koduvayur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~235 km
~5h 13m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710
Usual tea / meal halts: Valparai (~170 km)
- Arrive in Koduvayur
Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Palakkad for Koduvayur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 42m in total
Change trains at Kaveri — about 42m wait
1 change · 8h 49m in total
Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 2m wait
1 change · 9h 50m in total
Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 42m 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 Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Madurai to Koduvayur is about 235 km by road, roughly 4.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 235 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,690 · Sedan ₹3,160 · SUV ₹4,150 · Innova / MUV ₹4,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹710
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹500 · First AC ₹690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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