How to travel from Bellary to Madurai, India

The distance between Bellary and Madurai is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 15m.

8 routes found

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

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Train to Renigunta Jn, Fly

Take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,940($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand and then to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Guntakal Jn and then to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance720km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bellary and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Bellary to Madurai by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,940 ($150).

The distance between Bellary and Madurai is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)

It takes around 13h 60m to get from Bellary and Madurai by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bellary to Madurai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx ₹11,940 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bellary and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bellary and Madurai. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bellary to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Guntakal Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bellary and Madurai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 20m, 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 Bellary and Madurai. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bellary to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

KSRTC and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Bellary and Madurai. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bellary to Madurai. We recommend that you take the train to Yelahanka Jn. then fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 8h 55m.

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 Bellary and Madurai. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bellary to Madurai is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 60m and will usually cost around ₹1,670 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bellary and Madurai

Transport options from Bellary to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Renigunta Jn, Fly + 3 similar
8h 15m
₹11,940($150)
once daily828km (514 miles)
Train and Plane8h 55m
₹6,365($80)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane10h 35m
₹5,410($68)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Train to Secunderabad, Fly11h 30m
₹9,790($125)
once a week1,335km (830 miles)
Bus
13h 60m
₹1,670($21)
every 20 mins734km (456 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 20m
₹480($6)
once daily868km (539 miles)
Train via Yasvantpur Jn18h 35m
₹555($7)
3 times a week906km (563 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
₹6,765($85)
on demand720km (447 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