How to travel from Bhopal to Madurai, India

The distance between Bhopal and Madurai is around 1,520km (944 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bhopal 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 Bhopal (BHO) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,425($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to C21 Business Park Radisson Square, Shirdi - Pani ki Tanki then Bengaluru Kempegowda and then to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,775($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Distance1,783km (1,108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhopal and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Bhopal to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,425 ($130).

The distance between Bhopal and Madurai is around 1,520km (944 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,484km (922 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bhopal and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhopal to Madurai is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhopal and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhopal and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bhopal and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 7h.

Indian Railways run train services between Bhopal and Madurai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Bhopal and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bhopal to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in C21 Business Park Radisson Square, Shirdi - Pani ki Tanki, Shirdi and Bengaluru Kempegowda. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Verma Travels, Raj Ratan Tours & Travels, KSRTC and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Bhopal and Madurai. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bhopal and Madurai. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Bhopal to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bhopal to Madurai typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) 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 Bhopal and Madurai. The distance is around 1,783km (1,108 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhopal to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹10,425 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bhopal and Madurai

Transport options from Bhopal to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
₹10,425($130)
on demand1,520km (944 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
₹11,460($145)
every 2 hours1,587km (986 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₹875($11)
once daily1,973km (1,226 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
₹4,775($60)
once daily1,986km (1,234 miles)
Drive
24h 40m
₹16,790($210)
on demand1,783km (1,108 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