There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Kollambus
4h 56m₹606–1,407Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
6h 49m₹325–1,708Drive 260.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kottayamcar 260.5 km
4h 8m₹2,917–4,213Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kottayamtaxi 260.5 km
4h 8m₹4,300–5,500Train via Kudal Nagar
- Take the train from Kudal Nagar to Kollam Jntrain 16127
7h 21m₹363–1,986Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kollambus
8h 11m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kottayam is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Madurai and Kottayam is 272 km. The road distance is 260.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Madurai to Kottayam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottayam is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kottayam, Kerala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kudal Nagar to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Madurai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kottayam is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Madurai to Kottayam.
There are 749+ hotels available in Kottayam.