The distance between Goa and Madurai is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Goa 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 from Goa (GOI) to Madurai (IXM).
IndiGo Airlines
1 similiar route
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Take the train to Madurai Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Goa 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 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,860 ($150).
The distance between Goa and Madurai is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 740km (460 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Goa and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Goa to Madurai is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹11,860 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Goa 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Goa and Madurai. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Goa to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madgaon. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.
Indian Railways run train services between Goa and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 18h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goa and Madurai. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Goa to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Goa and Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.
IntrCity SmartBus and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Goa and Madurai. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Goa and Madurai. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Goa to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Goa to Madurai typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Goa and Madurai. The distance is around 941km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goa to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹11,860 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | ₹11,860($150) | on demand | 873km (542 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ₹12,095($150) | every 2 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
Train | 18h 25m | ₹1,275($16) | once a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Bus | 19h 50m | ₹4,695($59) | once daily | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Drive | 13h 55m | ₹8,835($110) | on demand | 941km (585 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Go First
Spicejet
IntrCity SmartBus
Kallada Tours and Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.