The Ernakulam to Madurai bus route covers approximately 253 kms and takes about 8 hrs 16 mins. A total of 14 direct buses operated by 10 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 19:45, and the last bus leaves at 21:45.
Major boarding points in Ernakulam include Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Attingal, Edapally, Fort, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kadavanthara, Kalamassery, MG Road, Mattancherry, while common drop locations in Madurai are Bus Stand, Fathima College, Gandhi Statue Pollachi, Kalavasal, Mattuthavani, Nagamalai Pudukkottai, Others, Palani Road Bypass, Periyar Bus Stand, Samyanallur Bypass.
RTC and private operators such as MLT Travels, Standard Tours, SPS Travels India offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 423 - INR 849.00 depending on the bus type and features.



