Kochi to Madurai tempo traveller hire
Madurai is one of India's oldest continuously inhabited cities, built around the Meenakshi Amman temple. Popular with group pilgrimage and temple circuits; an interstate permit applies.
From our base in Kochi it is a 277.1 km drive to Madurai — about 4 h 3 m on the road. We run this route with tempo travellers seating 9 to 26 passengers, and quote it as a 3 night / 4 day package with 100 km included per day.
- Distance
- 277.1 km
- Drive time
- 4 h 3 m
- Popular trip
- 3N / 4D
- From
- ₹10,400

What's there in Madurai
- ✓Meenakshi Amman Temple
- ✓Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- ✓Gandhi Memorial Museum
- ✓Vaigai riverfront
Kochi to Madurai — 3 night / 4 day rates
Per vehicle, with 100 km included per day. Driver allowance and extra kilometres are charged on top. Your final quote is confirmed by our team against your itinerary.
Madurai is in Tamil Nadu — an interstate RTO permit applies to this trip and is charged in addition to the package rate.
| Tempo traveller | Seats | Extra km | 4-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Tempo 10 Seater | 10 | ₹23/km | ₹11,200 |
| Premium Tempo 10 Seater | 10 | ₹23/km | ₹13,600 |
| Urbania 10 Seater | 10 | ₹30/km | ₹22,000 |
| Premium Urbania 10 Seater | 10 | ₹32/km | ₹26,000 |
| Winger AC | 12 | ₹23/km | ₹10,400 |
| Executive Tempo 12 Seater | 12 | ₹23/km | ₹12,000 |
| Premium Tempo 12 Seater | 12 | ₹24/km | ₹13,600 |
| Premium Tempo 15 Seater | 15 | ₹25/km | ₹15,600 |
| Urbania 15 Seater | 15 | ₹30/km | ₹24,000 |
| Executive Tempo 17 Seater | 17 | ₹25/km | ₹13,200 |
| Executive Tempo 19 Seater | 19 | ₹28/km | ₹18,400 |
| Executive Tempo 26 Seater | 26 | ₹30/km | ₹21,200 |
Rates are indicative and subject to change. Driver allowance is charged per day (₹700 for Tempo Travellers and the Winger; ₹1,000 for the Urbania). KMs are calculated from the garage and back. Photos are for reference and the exact vehicle is subject to availability at the time of assignment.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Madurai from Kochi?
- Madurai is about 277.1 km from our Kochi base (Aluva) — roughly 4 h 3 m by road.
- How many days do you need for a Kochi to Madurai trip?
- Most groups book 3 night / 4 days for Madurai. A longer itinerary can be arranged on request.
- What is the tempo traveller rate from Kochi to Madurai?
- For a 3 night / 4 day trip, rates start at about ₹10,400 for the Winger AC (100 km included per day, driver allowance extra). Larger vehicles cost more — see the table above.
- Which tempo traveller is best for Madurai?
- Temple and heritage group circuits. For up to 12 guests an Executive or Premium Tempo 12 Seater is the usual pick; bigger groups use the 17, 19 or 26 Seater or the Urbania.
Other tempo traveller routes from Kochi
Planning a longer circuit? See the full list of routes, browse thetempo traveller fleet, or read aboutgroup travel with Kochi Tempo.
Guides for the Kochi to Madurai run
Plan your Kochi to Madurai tempo traveller
Pick the vehicle for this trip, check the other routes, and see the bases we run from.
