The distance between Madurai and Mangalore is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Madurai to Mangalore 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 Mangalore (IXE).
IndiGo Airlines
1 similiar route
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Take the train to Mangalore Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Mangalaru.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Madurai to Mangalore by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,390 ($120).
The distance between Madurai and Mangalore is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Madurai and Mangalore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Mangalore is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₹9,390 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Mangalore. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Mangalore. Trains depart once a week and will take around 12h 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 Madurai and Mangalore. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Madurai to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore and Mangalaru. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
Kallada Tours and Travels and KSRTC run regular bus services between Madurai and Mangalore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Madurai and Mangalore. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Mangalore (IXE) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Madurai to Mangalore. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Madurai to Mangalore typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Mangalore (IXE).
The closest major airport to Mangalore is Mangalore Airport (IXE) (IXE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) 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 Mangalore. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Mangalore is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₹9,390 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | ₹9,390($120) | on demand | 702km (436 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | ₹10,425($130) | hourly | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Train | 12h 10m | ₹715($9) | once a week | 717km (445 miles) |
Bus | 14h 15m | ₹2,070($26) | every 20 mins | 804km (500 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | ₹5,490($69) | on demand | 584km (363 miles) |
Kallada Tours and Travels
KSRTC
IndiGo Airlines
Indian Railways
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