How to travel from Madurai to Solapur, India

The distance between Madurai and Solapur is around 1,037km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Madurai to Solapur 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pune (PNQ) then take the train to Solapur Jn.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,185($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Solapur Jn.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Solāpur.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Distance1,037km (645 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Solapur

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Solapur by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,185 ($130).

The distance between Madurai and Solapur is around 1,037km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 933km (580 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Madurai and Solapur by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Solapur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Solapur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Solapur. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Solapur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 23h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Solapur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 23h 25m, 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 Solapur. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pune (PNQ) then take the train to Solapur Jn. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Solapur. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Pune (PNQ) then take the train to Solapur Jn. instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Solapur is Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) which is approximately 165km (102 miles) from Solapur. Kolhapur Airport (KLH) (KLH) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) 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 Solapur. The distance is around 1,037km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Solapur is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ₹10,185 ($130).

How do I get from Madurai to Solapur

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Solapur

Transport options from Madurai to Solapur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
6h 55m
₹10,185($130)
hourly1,384km (860 miles)
Fly to Hyderabad (HYD), Train8h 50m
₹9,550($120)
twice daily1,200km (746 miles)
Fly to Mumbai (BOM), Train10hrs
₹7,880($100)
every 4 hours1,643km (1,021 miles)
Train and Plane11h 45m
₹8,040($100)
once daily1,476km (917 miles)
Train
23h 25m
₹555($7)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Drive
14h 45m
₹9,790($125)
on demand1,037km (645 miles)

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Airports near Solapur

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

PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Solapur
KLH
Kolhapur Airport (KLH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
165km (103 miles) from Solapur
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
289km (180 miles) from Solapur