How to travel from Lucknow to Madurai, India

The distance between Lucknow and Madurai is around 2,009km (1,248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lucknow to Madurai by plane, train 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 Lucknow (LKO) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,985($140)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station and then to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,265km (1,408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Madurai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,985 ($140).

The distance between Lucknow and Madurai is around 2,009km (1,248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,904km (1,183 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lucknow and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Madurai is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,985 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucknow and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucknow to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Indian Railways run train services between Lucknow and Madurai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 17h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lucknow and Madurai. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Madurai. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Lucknow to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lucknow to Madurai typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) 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 Lucknow and Madurai. The distance is around 2,265km (1,408 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,985 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Madurai

Transport options from Lucknow to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
₹10,985($140)
on demand2,379km (1,478 miles)
Plane and Train5h 60m
₹11,220($140)
every 2 hours2,009km (1,248 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 17h
₹1,275($16)
once daily2,558km (1,589 miles)
Train via Erode Jn1 day 21h
₹1,275($16)
4 times a week2,659km (1,652 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
₹21,330($270)
on demand2,265km (1,408 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