How to travel from Madurai to Bhopal, India

The distance between Madurai and Bhopal is around 1,622km (1,008 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai to Bhopal 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 Madurai (IXM) to Bhopal (BHO).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,015($150)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Bhopal Jn.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Bhopal.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Distance1,809km (1,124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Bhopal

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Bhopal by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,015 ($150).

The distance between Madurai and Bhopal is around 1,622km (1,008 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,484km (922 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Madurai and Bhopal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Bhopal is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹12,015 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Bhopal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Bhopal. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Bhopal with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 7h.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Bhopal. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Bhopal. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bhopal (BHO). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Bhopal. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Bhopal (BHO) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Madurai to Bhopal. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Madurai to Bhopal typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Bhopal (BHO).

The closest major airport to Bhopal is Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bhopal. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) (IDR) and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) 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 Bhopal. The distance is around 1,809km (1,124 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Bhopal is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹12,015 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Bhopal

Transport options from Madurai to Bhopal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
₹12,015($150)
on demand1,622km (1,008 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
₹9,870($125)
hourly1,649km (1,025 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₹875($11)
once daily1,973km (1,226 miles)
Drive
24h 45m
₹17,030($215)
on demand1,809km (1,124 miles)

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Airports near Bhopal

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

BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bhopal
IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Bhopal
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Bhopal