How to travel from Madurai to Mumbai, India

The distance between Madurai and Mumbai is around 1,202km (747 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai to Mumbai 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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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Mumbai (BOM).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,640($95)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Panvel and then to Sewri.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mumbai.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Distance1,399km (869 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Mumbai

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Mumbai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,640 ($95).

The distance between Madurai and Mumbai is around 1,202km (747 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,163km (723 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Madurai and Mumbai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Mumbai is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹7,640 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Mumbai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Mumbai. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once a week.

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

Indian Railways and Mumbai Suburban Railway run train services between Madurai and Mumbai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Mumbai. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Mumbai (BOM). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Mumbai. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Madurai and Mumbai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited and SriLankan Airlines fly between Madurai and Mumbai. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Mumbai (BOM). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Madurai to Mumbai typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Mumbai (BOM).

The closest major airport to Mumbai is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Mumbai. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Ozar Airport (ISK) (ISK) 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 Mumbai. The distance is around 1,399km (869 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Mumbai is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹7,640 ($95).

How do I get from Madurai to Mumbai

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Mumbai

Transport options from Madurai to Mumbai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
₹7,640($95)
every 15 mins1,202km (747 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 4h
₹795($10)
once a week1,565km (972 miles)
Train to Dadar1 day 7h
₹795($10)
once daily1,639km (1,019 miles)
Drive
19h 45m
₹13,130($165)
on demand1,399km (869 miles)

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Airports near Mumbai

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

BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Mumbai
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Mumbai
ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Mumbai