There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Payyanur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kannurtrain 22630
11h 25m₹429–3,355Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kannurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
12h 36mDrive 468.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Payyanurcar 468.3 km
7h 16m₹5,244–7,574Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Payyanurtaxi 468.3 km
7h 16m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Payyanurtrain
7h 7m₹11,787–17,873Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kannurbus
14h 33m₹676–1,771Fly to Kannur International Airport
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane IXM - CNN
5h 49m₹12,317–20,413
Madurai to Payyanur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Payyanur is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Payyanur is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Payyanur. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Payyanur via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Payyanur. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Payyanur via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Madurai and Payyanur is 608 km. The road distance is 468.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Payyanur without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Madurai to Payyanur, including transfers.
Madurai to Payyanur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Payyanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Payyanur is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 36m, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Payyanur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kannur once a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 2m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kannur once daily, and the journey takes 10h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
Flights from Madurai to Kannur International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Kannur International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Mangalore to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Payyanur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kannur station.
Madurai to Payyanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Payyanur is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Madurai to Payyanur.
There are 70+ hotels available in Payyanur.