Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai

Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai

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Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai Schedule

Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Punchiry Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 07:00 - 11:30₹ 4,043
Kallada Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 11:00 - 17:30₹ 1,271
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:35 - 22:40₹ 1,201
Punchiry Travels AC Sleeper 17:00 - 22:00₹ 1,558
BLM Transports AC Sleeper 18:45 - 01:05₹ 2,437
Murahara Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 20:00 - 01:15₹ 1,502

Transportation from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai

Facts about the transport from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure5:20 AM
Latest Departure9:25 PM
Departures per day16
Distance3401 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBLM Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, JaiSai Roadlinks, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Kerala Lines, Murahara Travels, Parveen Travels, Punchiry Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels

How to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 33.53 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.24.

How long does it take to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 26 hours to travel between Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h to reach Madurai.

How much does it cost to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai?

Travelling between Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai can be as cheap as USD 15.24 if you opt for a Tippusultan Travels bus and as expensive as USD 33.53 if you buy a Vetri Travels Bus ticket.

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

How many trips per day are there between Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai ?

  • 16 from Trivandrum to Madurai starting from 11:00 Thiruvananthapuram until 21:15 Thiruvananthapuram

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

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Trivandrum to Madurai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 105.61.

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 Trivandrum and Madurai

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Trivandrum 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 Trivandrum and Madurai

BLM Transports, JaiSai Roadlinks, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Kerala Lines, Murahara Travels, Parveen Travels, Punchiry Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai?

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

  • 87% took a train
  • 13% opted for a bus