How to travel from Delhi to Madurai, India

The distance between Delhi and Madurai is around 2,114km (1,314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Delhi 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 Delhi (DEL) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,150($115)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,730($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,480km (1,541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Delhi and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Delhi to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,150 ($115).

The distance between Delhi and Madurai is around 2,114km (1,314 miles).

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Delhi and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Delhi to Madurai is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹9,150 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Madurai. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Delhi and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2 days 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 1h, 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 Delhi and Madurai. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Delhi to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur, Baroda, Vadodara, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Delhi and Madurai. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Delhi and Madurai. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and arrive at Madurai (IXM). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Delhi and Madurai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly between Delhi and Madurai. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Madurai (IXM). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Delhi to Madurai typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) 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 Delhi and Madurai. The distance is around 2,480km (1,541 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹9,150 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Delhi and Madurai

Transport options from Delhi to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
₹9,150($115)
every 10 mins2,114km (1,314 miles)
Train
2 days 1h
₹1,275($16)
once a week2,802km (1,741 miles)
Bus
2 days 7h
₹5,730($72)
once daily2,863km (1,779 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
₹23,320($295)
on demand2,480km (1,541 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