How to travel from Madurai to Visakhapatnam, India

The distance between Madurai and Visakhapatnam is around 1,057km (657 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai to Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam (VTZ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,185($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Visakhapatnam.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Vijayawada and then to Vizag Maddilapalem.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,185($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Visakhapatnam.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Distance1,221km (759 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Visakhapatnam

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Visakhapatnam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,185 ($130).

The distance between Madurai and Visakhapatnam is around 1,057km (657 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,032km (641 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Madurai and Visakhapatnam by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Visakhapatnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Visakhapatnam. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Visakhapatnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visakhapatnam. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Visakhapatnam. Trains depart once a week and will take around 22h 25m, 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 Visakhapatnam. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madurai to Visakhapatnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vijayawada and Vizag Maddilapalem. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

Parveen Travels and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Madurai and Visakhapatnam. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Visakhapatnam. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Visakhapatnam (VTZ) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Madurai to Visakhapatnam. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Madurai to Visakhapatnam typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and and arrive into Visakhapatnam (VTZ).

The closest major airport to Visakhapatnam is Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) (VTZ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam. Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) 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 Visakhapatnam. The distance is around 1,221km (759 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹10,185 ($130).

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Transport options from Madurai to Visakhapatnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
₹10,185($130)
on demand1,057km (657 miles)
Train
22h 25m
₹1,035($13)
once a week1,292km (803 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
₹3,185($40)
once daily1,530km (951 miles)
Drive
17h 25m
₹11,460($145)
on demand1,221km (759 miles)

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Airports near Visakhapatnam

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

VTZ
Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Visakhapatnam
RJA
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Visakhapatnam
HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
519km (323 miles) from Visakhapatnam