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Madurai to Kunnamangalam

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

376 kmDistance
7.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4240
Sedan₹4990
SUV₹6540
Innova / MUV₹7340
Tempo Traveller₹8570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹410
AC Seater₹680
Non-AC Sleeper₹600
AC Sleeper₹860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1100
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Train
Sleeper₹260
Economy₹410
Third AC₹560
Second AC₹780
First AC₹1080
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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 Kunnamangalam

376 km · ~8h 11m · About 8h 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 Udumalaippettai

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

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Perinthalmanna

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

376 km · ~8h 21m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~376 km

    ~8h 21m|Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,100

    Usual tea / meal halts: Udumalaippettai (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 49m in total

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

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 16m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:35 AMKaveri
5h 26m33 stops
07:01 AMChemancheri

1 change · 12h 7m in total

Nagercoil-Bangalore Express#16538 · Express
04:34 PMTirumangalam
4h 26m22 stops
09:00 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
10:45 PMErode Jn
5h 56m43 stops
04:41 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 12h 50m in total

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
11:21 AMTirumangalam
4h 38m27 stops
03:59 PMKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 56m wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
05:55 PMKaveri
6h 16m48 stops
12:11 AM+1dChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Madurai to Kunnamangalam is about 376 km by road, roughly 7.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Palakkad.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 376 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,240 · Sedan ₹4,990 · SUV ₹6,540 · Innova / MUV ₹7,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹600 · AC Sleeper ₹860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹410 · Third AC ₹560 · Second AC ₹780 · First AC ₹1,080

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

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