How to reach Madurai, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Madurai

How to Reach Madurai

Main modes of transport for travelers are by air and by train. Madurai has a domestic airport which has daily flights to Madras.Madurai is also well connected by trains to major cities of India like Chennai , Bangalore, Mumbai , and Delhi. The city is also well connected by buses to all major cities in Tamil Nadu via state government operated and private buses. Buses also commute from important cities in the neighboring states of Kerala and Karnataka(Bangalore, Mysore). One can choose between A/C and non A/C semi luxury buses.

Most frequently searched routes to Madurai

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Bangalore to Madurai	436 km	6 hours 44 mins	View Details
Chennai to Madurai	462 km	6 hours 59 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Madurai	1,004 km	14 hours 39 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Madurai	1,423 km	20 hours 16 mins	View Details
Delhi to Madurai	2,601 km	1 day 14 hours	View Details
Ernakulam to Madurai	265 km	7 hours 1 min	View Details
Pune to Madurai	1,280 km	18 hours 16 mins	View Details
Dindigul to Madurai	65.9 km	1 hour 18 mins	View Details
Varanasi to Madurai	2,255 km	1 day 13 hours	View Details
Goa to Madurai	1,003 km	14 hours 50 mins	View Details
Kolkata to Madurai	2,120 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details
Chandigarh to Madurai	2,829 km	1 day 17 hours	View Details
Alleppey to Madurai	276 km	6 hours 35 mins	View Details
Agra to Madurai	2,358 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Madurai	1,936 km	1 day 4 hours	View Details
Jaipur to Madurai	2,447 km	1 day 13 hours	View Details
Coorg to Madurai	498 km	9 hours 30 mins	View Details

How to reach Madurai by flight

It is very convenient to reach Madurai by air. It is well connected to all the major cities in the country through regular flights. Also, the airport is just 10 km away from the main city.

Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport (IXM)

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How to reach Madurai by road

There are bus services from most of the major cities in South India. NH 44 leads to the city. Madurai is well connected to all parts of South India. The city has 5 major bus stands, from where you can get a bus to almost every city in Tamil Nadu.

How to reach Madurai by train

It falls on the Madurai-Tiruchirappalli-Dindigul-Quilon line which is an important junction of the southern railways. There are abundant train services to Madurai throughout the year. However, advance booking is recommended during the summer and holiday season.

Local transport in Madurai

Local transport is by means of bus, taxi or auto-rickshaw. If wishing to visit nearby places, you can board a passanger train. However, remember to keep the train timetable in mind.