Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central

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Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central Destination Reviews

Gilles B

We issued problems with boarding point (not precise, in a toll gate without any explanation) and with arrival point (Thet left us 10km before Kovalam junction).

Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central, Bus AC Sleeper, Sbm Traansport, Aug 2, 2026

Guy C

Bus was five hours late ( for a five and a half hour trip) It was very stressful waiting at the pick up point not knowing if the bus would arrive. The expected AC coach trip was actually a van, coach, taxi trip. This should be clear when booking

Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central, Bus AC Semi Sleeper, Kallada Travels, Jan 26, 2026

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Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	01:20	06:55	$11.46
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	01:20	06:55	$4.26
Train	Indian Railways	3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper	01:20	06:55	$10.46
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	03:25	09:25	$6.80
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	03:25	09:25	$15.01
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	03:25	09:25	$9.26
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	03:25	09:25	$2.70
Train	Indian Railways	2S - Second Sitting Class	09:35	15:20	$1.70	5.0
Train	Indian Railways	CC - AC Chair Class	09:35	15:20	$5.70	4.7
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	15:45	04:55	$10.41
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	15:45	04:55	$24.11
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	15:45	04:55	$14.65
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	15:45	04:55	$3.90
Train	Indian Railways	2S - Second Sitting Class	18:45	00:20	$1.54	5.0
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	18:45	00:20	$6.28
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	18:45	00:20	$8.74
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	18:45	00:20	$2.38
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	23:20	06:20	$6.28
Train	Indian Railways	SL - Sleeper Class	23:20	06:20	$2.38

How to get from Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central

Travelling between Madurai Junction and Trivandrum Central is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 18.41 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.11.

How long does it take to get from Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 14 hours to travel between Madurai Junction and Trivandrum Central depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Madurai Junction and Trivandrum Central. Train will bring you to your destination in 5h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 13h 10m to reach Trivandrum Central.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central?

Travelling between Madurai Junction and Trivandrum Central can be as cheap as USD 4.11 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 18.41 if you buy a Indian Railways Train 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 Madurai Junction and Trivandrum Central ?

8 from Madurai to Trivandrum starting from 09:35 Madurai Junction until 18:45 Madurai Junction

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central.

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 Madurai to Trivandrum, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 64.99.

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 Madurai and Trivandrum

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet

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 Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central?

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

Transportation from Madurai Junction to Trivandrum Central

Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available