The distance between Kolkata and Madurai is around 1,829km (1,137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kolkata 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 Kolkata (CCU) to Madurai (IXM).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the train to Madurai Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Madurai.
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There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,540 ($145).
The distance between Kolkata and Madurai is around 1,829km (1,137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,777km (1,104 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kolkata and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Madurai is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹11,540 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 12h.
Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kolkata and Madurai. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Madurai. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kolkata to Madurai typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) 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 Kolkata and Madurai. The distance is around 2,083km (1,294 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₹11,540 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ₹11,540($145) | every 10 mins | 1,829km (1,137 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 55m | ₹11,780($150) | every 2 hours | 1,857km (1,154 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | ₹955($12) | once a week | 2,157km (1,340 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | ₹2,545($32) | once daily | 2,328km (1,447 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | ₹19,580($245) | on demand | 2,083km (1,294 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Parveen Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.