How to travel from Hyderabad to Madurai, India

The distance between Hyderabad and Madurai is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,310($115)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,785($35)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance981km (609 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyderabad and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Hyderabad to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,310 ($115).

The distance between Hyderabad and Madurai is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 828km (514 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hyderabad and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hyderabad to Madurai is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₹9,310 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Hyderabad and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyderabad and Madurai. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hyderabad and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 22hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Hyderabad and Madurai. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 22hrs, 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 Hyderabad and Madurai. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hyderabad and Madurai with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 16h 35m.

Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Hyderabad and Madurai. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hyderabad and Madurai. Flights depart from Hyderabad (HYD) and arrive at Madurai (IXM). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hyderabad and Madurai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Hyderabad and Madurai. Flights depart from Hyderabad (HYD) and and arrive into Madurai (IXM). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Hyderabad to Madurai typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Hyderabad (HYD) 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 Hyderabad and Madurai. The distance is around 981km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyderabad to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₹9,310 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hyderabad and Madurai

Transport options from Hyderabad to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
₹9,310($115)
every 30 mins858km (533 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
₹5,570($70)
every 2 hours906km (563 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
₹2,785($35)
every 20 mins995km (618 miles)
Train
22hrs
₹555($7)
twice a week1,168km (726 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
₹9,230($115)
on demand981km (609 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