How to travel from Madurai to Bhagalpur, India

The distance between Madurai and Bhagalpur is around 2,196km (1,365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Madurai to Bhagalpur 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 to Deoghar (DGH), Train

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Bhagalpur.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹20,135($255)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Rajamundry and then to Bhagalpur.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Bhagalpur.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,705($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bhāgalpur.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,365km (1,470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Bhagalpur

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Bhagalpur by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹20,135 ($255).

The distance between Madurai and Bhagalpur is around 2,196km (1,365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,955km (1,215 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Madurai and Bhagalpur by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Bhagalpur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx ₹20,135 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Bhagalpur, 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 Madurai and Bhagalpur. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Bhagalpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rajamundry. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Bhagalpur. 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Madurai and Bhagalpur. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Bhagalpur. instead which will take 8h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Bhagalpur. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Bhagalpur. instead which will take 8h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bhagalpur is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) which is approximately 186km (115 miles) from Bhagalpur. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (IXB) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) 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 Madurai and Bhagalpur. The distance is around 2,365km (1,470 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Bhagalpur is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ₹10,265 ($130).

How do I get from Madurai to Bhagalpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Bhagalpur

Transport options from Madurai to Bhagalpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train + 4 similar
8h 40m
₹20,135($255)
once a week3,272km (2,033 miles)
Plane and Train8h 55m
₹10,265($130)
every 4 hours2,196km (1,365 miles)
Fly to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP), train11h 10m
₹11,940($150)
once a week2,198km (1,366 miles)
Fly to Bagdogra (IXB), Train12h 45m
₹17,670($220)
once daily2,608km (1,620 miles)
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train16h 10m
₹11,380($145)
3 times a week2,211km (1,374 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
₹1,275($16)
once a week2,653km (1,648 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 22h
₹2,705($34)
once a week2,836km (1,762 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
₹22,205($280)
on demand2,365km (1,470 miles)

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Airports near Bhagalpur

The following major airports near Bhagalpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Bhagalpur
IXB
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Bhagalpur
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
228km (142 miles) from Bhagalpur