How to travel from Madurai to Nanded, India

The distance between Madurai and Nanded is around 1,151km (715 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Madurai to Nanded 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 Aurangabad (IXU), Train

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Aurangabad (IXU) then take the train to Nanded.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,325($180)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nanded.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore then Kolhapur and then to Nanded.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,465($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nanded.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Distance1,239km (770 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Nanded

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Nanded by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,325 ($180).

The distance between Madurai and Nanded is around 1,151km (715 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,022km (635 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Madurai and Nanded by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Nanded is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx ₹14,325 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Nanded, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Nanded with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 4h.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Nanded. 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Madurai and Nanded. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madurai to Nanded. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Kolhapur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Kallada Tours and Travels and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Madurai and Nanded. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Nanded. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Nanded. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nanded is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 230km (143 miles) from Nanded. Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) 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 Nanded. The distance is around 1,239km (770 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Nanded is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ₹9,710 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Nanded

Transport options from Madurai to Nanded
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Aurangabad (IXU), Train + 2 similar
7h 45m
₹14,325($180)
every 3 hours1,710km (1,063 miles)
Plane and Train8h 45m
₹9,710($120)
4 times a day1,151km (715 miles)
Train and Plane10h 50m
₹5,970($75)
4 times a day1,198km (745 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
₹715($9)
once a week1,444km (897 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
₹2,465($31)
once daily1,568km (974 miles)
Drive
16h 40m
₹11,700($145)
on demand1,239km (770 miles)

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Airports near Nanded

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Nanded
IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Nanded
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Nanded