How to travel from Aurangabad to Madurai, India

The distance between Aurangabad and Madurai is around 1,274km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Aurangabad to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,310($115)
Operated by

FlyBig

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Bus

Take the bus to Pune then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,740($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,353km (841 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aurangabad and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Aurangabad to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,310 ($115).

The distance between Aurangabad and Madurai is around 1,274km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,146km (712 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Aurangabad and Madurai by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aurangabad to Madurai is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₹9,310 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Aurangabad and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aurangabad and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aurangabad and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Aurangabad and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aurangabad and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aurangabad to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pune, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Bangalore. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

MSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Aurangabad and Madurai. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aurangabad and Madurai. Flights depart from Aurangabad (IXU) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Aurangabad to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aurangabad to Madurai typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Aurangabad (IXU) and and arrive into Madurai (IXM).

The closest major airport to Madurai is Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Madurai. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tuticorin Airport (TCR) (TCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aurangabad and Madurai. The distance is around 1,353km (841 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aurangabad to Madurai is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₹11,140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aurangabad and Madurai

Transport options from Aurangabad to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 5m
₹9,310($115)
on demand1,274km (791 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
₹11,140($140)
every 2 hours1,322km (821 miles)
Train and Plane9hrs
₹7,880($100)
5 times a day1,556km (967 miles)
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train9h 20m
₹8,755($110)
once daily1,444km (897 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK), Train12h 40m
₹12,495($155)
twice daily1,643km (1,021 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
₹3,740($47)
every 20 mins1,511km (939 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
₹795($10)
once a week1,681km (1,044 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
₹12,735($160)
on demand1,353km (841 miles)

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Airports near Madurai

The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Madurai
TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Madurai
TCR
Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Madurai