How to travel from Madurai to Thane, India

The distance between Madurai and Thane is around 1,208km (751 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai to Thane by plane, bus, 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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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,720($95)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Mumbai.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,420($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Train

Take the train to Thane.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Thāne.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Distance1,395km (867 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Thane

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Thane by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,720 ($95).

The distance between Madurai and Thane is around 1,208km (751 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,170km (727 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Madurai and Thane 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 Thane is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₹7,720 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Thane, 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 Thane. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

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

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Thane. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Thane. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Thane. 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 Thane with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

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

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

The closest major airport to Thane is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Thane. 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 Thane. The distance is around 1,395km (867 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 Thane is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₹7,720 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Thane

Transport options from Madurai to Thane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
₹7,720($95)
every 15 mins1,208km (751 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
₹3,420($43)
once daily1,486km (924 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₹795($10)
once daily1,615km (1,004 miles)
Drive
19h 45m
₹13,130($165)
on demand1,395km (867 miles)

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Airports near Thane

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

BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Thane
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Thane
ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Thane