Kochi to Madurai

Travelling between Kochi and Madurai is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 175.69 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 2.99.

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 22 hours to travel between Kochi and Madurai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Kochi and Madurai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 25m to reach Madurai.

Travelling between Kochi and Madurai can be as cheap as USD 2.99 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 175.69 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 10 from Kochi India to Madurai starting from 00:50 Ernakulam Town North until 01:10 Ernakulam Jn
• 9 from Kochi India to Madurai starting from 20:45 Ernakulam until 21:30 Ernakulam
• 4 from Kochi India to Madurai starting from 09:35 Kochi Airport India until 19:00 Kochi Airport India
• 2 from Kochi India to Madurai starting from 00:00 Kochi Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kochi Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kochi to Madurai.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kochi India to Madurai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 102.65.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kochi India and Madurai

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Kochi India to Madurai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kochi India and Madurai

New Lucky Travels, SPS Travels India, Standard Tours

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kochi India and Madurai

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% took a train