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How to Reach Madurai & Get Around

Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.

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How To Get There

flight

By Air

Airport: Madurai International Airport (IXM), 12km from city

train

By Train

Stations:

Madurai Junction (MDU)

Main railway station with trains from major cities; located in the city center

Routes:

From Delhi: 30-36 hours (₹1500-4000)
From Mumbai: 24-30 hours (₹1200-3500)

Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia

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By Bus

Terminals:

Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Periyar Bus Stand

Routes:

From Chennai: 8-10 hours (₹800-1500)

Note: Trains more comfortable for long distances

Getting Around

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Auto-rickshaw

₹50-200

Best for: Short distances within the city

Bargain before you start your journey. Agree on a price beforehand.

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Taxi/Uber/Ola

₹200-500

Best for: Comfortable travel, longer distances

Uber and Ola are readily available. Taxis can be hired from stands.

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Bus

₹10-30

Best for: Budget travelers, exploring different parts of the city

Buses can be crowded. Check the routes and timings in advance.

How to Reach Madurai

Plan your journey to Madurai from 18 cities across India. Compare distances, drive times, and flight durations to find the best route for you.

Bangalore to Madurai

Distance

435 km

Drive Time

7h 30m

Flight Time

1h 10m

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Chennai to Madurai

Distance

460 km

Drive Time

8h 00m

Flight Time

1h 15m

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Kochi to Madurai

Distance

217 km

Drive Time

4h 30m

Flight Time

0h 55m

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Coimbatore to Madurai

Distance

214 km

Drive Time

3h 30m

Flight Time

0h 45m

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Trivandrum to Madurai

Distance

267 km

Drive Time

4h 00m

Flight Time

0h 50m

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Rameswaram to Madurai

Distance

175 km

Drive Time

3h 30m

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Rameswaram to Madurai

Distance

175 km

Drive Time

3h 15m

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Kodaikanal to Madurai

Distance

115 km

Drive Time

3h 15m

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Rameswaram to Madurai

Distance

175 km

Drive Time

3h 15m

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Rameswaram to Madurai

Distance

175 km

Drive Time

3h 15m

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Delhi to Madurai

Distance

2349 km

Drive Time

38h 00m

Flight Time

3h 00m

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Mumbai to Madurai

Distance

1342 km

Drive Time

20h 00m

Flight Time

2h 10m

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Rameswaram to Madurai

Distance

174 km

Drive Time

3h 00m

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Kanyakumari to Madurai

Distance

242 km

Drive Time

4h 00m

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Trichy to Madurai

Distance

135 km

Drive Time

2h 00m

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Kodaikanal to Madurai

Distance

120 km

Drive Time

3h 00m

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Munnar to Madurai

Distance

140 km

Drive Time

3h 00m

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Pondicherry to Madurai

Distance

282 km

Drive Time

5h 00m

Flight Time

1h 00m

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Nearby Destinations

Rameswaram

170 km

Kodaikanal

120 km

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