How to travel from Meghalaya to Madurai, India
The distance between Meghalaya and Madurai is around 2,378km (1,477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Meghalaya to Madurai by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Madurai → Meghalaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Madurai (IXM).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical cost₹11,220($140)
IndiGo Airlines
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Kamakhya then take the train to Erode Jn and then to Madurai Jn.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost₹3,660($46)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Madurai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Madurai by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,750 ($22) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,220 ($140).
The distance between Meghalaya and Madurai is around 2,378km (1,477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,224km (1,382 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Meghalaya and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Madurai is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹11,220 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,750 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Madurai. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Madurai. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Meghalaya and Madurai. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Meghalaya to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Meghalaya to Madurai typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and and arrive into Madurai (IXM).
The closest major airport to Madurai is Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Madurai. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tuticorin Airport (TCR) (TCR) 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 Meghalaya and Madurai. The distance is around 2,876km (1,787 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹11,220 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Madurai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ₹11,220($140) | on demand | 2,378km (1,477 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7hrs | ₹13,050($165) | every 2 hours | 2,405km (1,495 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 6h | ₹3,660($46) | 3 times a week | 3,251km (2,020 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 9h | ₹3,185($40) | once daily | 3,388km (2,105 miles) |
| Bus to Guwahati paltan bazar, train | 2 days 9h | ₹1,750($22) | 3 times a week | 3,331km (2,070 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | ₹27,060($340) | on demand | 2,876km (1,787 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meghalaya and Madurai
Bus companies
Assam Transport
Parveen Travels
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Madurai
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Madurai
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Madurai
Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Madurai