How to travel from Jaipur to Madurai, India

The distance between Jaipur and Madurai is around 2,045km (1,271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jaipur 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 Jaipur (JAI) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,655($160)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,175($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,271km (1,411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaipur and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Jaipur to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,655 ($160).

The distance between Jaipur and Madurai is around 2,045km (1,271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,904km (1,183 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Jaipur and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaipur to Madurai is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹12,655 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaipur and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaipur and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jaipur and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 21h.

Indian Railways run train services between Jaipur and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 21h, 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 Jaipur and Madurai. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once daily.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jaipur and Madurai. Flights depart from Jaipur (JAI) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Jaipur to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Jaipur to Madurai typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Jaipur (JAI) 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 Jaipur and Madurai. The distance is around 2,271km (1,411 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaipur to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹12,655 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaipur and Madurai

Transport options from Jaipur to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
₹12,655($160)
on demand2,045km (1,271 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
₹1,195($15)
once a week2,678km (1,664 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
₹5,175($65)
once daily2,618km (1,627 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
₹21,330($270)
on demand2,271km (1,411 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