The distance between Madurai and Kolkata is around 1,856km (1,153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Madurai to Kolkata 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 from Madurai (IXM) to Kolkata (CCU).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the train to Howrah Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Vijayawada then take the train to Howrah Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Madurai to Kolkata by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,130 ($165).
The distance between Madurai and Kolkata is around 1,856km (1,153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,777km (1,104 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Madurai and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹13,130 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Kolkata. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 12h.
Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Kolkata. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Madurai and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Madurai and Kolkata. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Madurai to Kolkata. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Madurai to Kolkata typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU).
The closest major airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Kolkata. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Madurai and Kolkata. The distance is around 2,085km (1,296 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹13,130 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ₹13,130($165) | every 10 mins | 2,057km (1,278 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 10m | ₹11,780($150) | hourly | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | ₹955($12) | once a week | 2,157km (1,340 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | ₹2,545($32) | once daily | 2,340km (1,454 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | ₹19,580($245) | on demand | 2,085km (1,296 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Parveen Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.