How to get to Madurai from Kerala state (Cochin or Thiruvanathapuram)
Jun 23, 2006, 3:19 pm
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How to get to Madurai from Kerala state (Cochin or Thiruvanathapuram)
I am planning a possible grand tour of the world which includes Madurai. I could take a flight to one of the two cities in Kerala but then how to get to Madurai?
The alternative is to fly into Chennai and get to Madurai but I can figure that possibility myself.
Cochin or Thiruvanathapuram to Madurai.....train? air? bus?
The alternative is to fly into Chennai and get to Madurai but I can figure that possibility myself.
Cochin or Thiruvanathapuram to Madurai.....train? air? bus?
Jun 24, 2006, 12:24 am
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Trivandrum and Madurai aren't too far apart, (~250km). You do have to get through some hilly Western Ghat sections. I think it's about 8hrs by road. There are trains which will take you Madurai/Trivandrum in about 7-8hrs as well.
Here's a link I pulled on the Indian Railways web-site linky
Thekkady / Mudumalai are areas you might want to visit on the way. You're bound to see elephants and the area also has a tiger reserve and wildlife sanctuary (never did spot one when I was there though).
Didn't see any direct flights. All seem to be through Chennai.
Another thought is to go via Kanyakumari, the southern tip of the Indian mainland.
Good luck on your trip. I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun!
Here's a link I pulled on the Indian Railways web-site linky
Thekkady / Mudumalai are areas you might want to visit on the way. You're bound to see elephants and the area also has a tiger reserve and wildlife sanctuary (never did spot one when I was there though).
Didn't see any direct flights. All seem to be through Chennai.
Another thought is to go via Kanyakumari, the southern tip of the Indian mainland.
Good luck on your trip. I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun!
Jun 24, 2006, 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by Human Unit 763246B
I am planning a possible grand tour of the world which includes Madurai. I could take a flight to one of the two cities in Kerala but then how to get to Madurai?
The alternative is to fly into Chennai and get to Madurai but I can figure that possibility myself.
Cochin or Thiruvanathapuram to Madurai.....train? air? bus?
The alternative is to fly into Chennai and get to Madurai but I can figure that possibility myself.
Cochin or Thiruvanathapuram to Madurai.....train? air? bus?
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