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.
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.
👋 Also check out Madurai → Kurnool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM).
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Take the bus to Madurai.
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Take the train to Madurai Jn.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 5m | ₹9,470($120) | twice daily | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Train to Renigunta Jn, Fly | 8h 50m | ₹11,940($150) | twice daily | 859km (533 miles) |
Train to Malakpet, plane | 9hrs | ₹5,730($72) | twice daily | 1,148km (713 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly | 9h 45m | ₹6,365($80) | 5 times a week | 775km (482 miles) |
Bus | 10h 60m | ₹3,185($40) | once daily | 799km (497 miles) |
Train | 18h 10m | ₹480($6) | twice a week | 931km (579 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | ₹7,320($90) | on demand | 774km (481 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.