How to travel from Kurnool to Madurai, India

The distance between Kurnool and Madurai is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kurnool to Madurai by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,470($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Madurai.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,185($40)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurnool and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Kurnool to Madurai by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,470 ($120).

The distance between Kurnool and Madurai is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (408 miles)

It takes around 10h 60m to get from Kurnool and Madurai by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurnool to Madurai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx ₹9,470 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurnool and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurnool and Madurai. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kurnool and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 18h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kurnool and Madurai. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 18h 10m, 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 Kurnool and Madurai. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kurnool and Madurai with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 60m.

Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Kurnool and Madurai. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurnool to Madurai. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 7h 5m.

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 Kurnool and Madurai. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurnool to Madurai is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 60m and will usually cost around ₹3,185 ($40).

How do I get from Kurnool to Madurai

Compare travel optionsbetween Kurnool and Madurai

Transport options from Kurnool to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
7h 5m
₹9,470($120)
twice daily1,100km (684 miles)
Train to Renigunta Jn, Fly8h 50m
₹11,940($150)
twice daily859km (533 miles)
Train to Malakpet, plane9hrs
₹5,730($72)
twice daily1,148km (713 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly9h 45m
₹6,365($80)
5 times a week775km (482 miles)
Bus
10h 60m
₹3,185($40)
once daily799km (497 miles)
Train
18h 10m
₹480($6)
twice a week931km (579 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
₹7,320($90)
on demand774km (481 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