How to travel from Madurai to Pune, India

The distance between Madurai and Pune is around 1,122km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Madurai to Pune 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

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pune (PNQ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,950($125)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Pune.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,265($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Pune Jn.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Pune.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Distance1,253km (779 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Pune

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Pune 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 arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,950 ($125).

The distance between Madurai and Pune is around 1,122km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,060km (659 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Madurai and Pune by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Pune is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹9,950 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Pune, 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 Pune. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Pune with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 4h.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Pune. Trains depart twice daily 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 Pune. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madurai to Pune. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore and Bangalore Anand Rao Circle. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Kallada Tours and Travels and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Madurai and Pune. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Pune. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Pune (PNQ) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Madurai to Pune. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Madurai to Pune typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Pune (PNQ).

The closest major airport to Pune is Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Pune. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) and Shirdi Airport (SAG) (SAG) 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 Pune. The distance is around 1,253km (779 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Pune is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹9,950 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Pune

Transport options from Madurai to Pune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
₹9,950($125)
every 15 mins1,122km (697 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
₹8,195($105)
hourly1,380km (857 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
₹3,265($41)
every 20 mins1,274km (792 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
₹715($9)
twice daily1,460km (907 miles)
Drive
17h 40m
₹11,780($150)
on demand1,253km (779 miles)

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Airports near Pune

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

PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Pune
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Pune
SAG
Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Pune