How to travel from Mumbai to Madurai, India

The distance between Mumbai and Madurai is around 1,200km (746 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mumbai to Madurai 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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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,640($95)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pune then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,580($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Panvel and then to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Distance1,412km (877 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Madurai 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 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,640 ($95).

The distance between Mumbai and Madurai is around 1,200km (746 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,163km (723 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Mumbai and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Madurai is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₹7,640 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Madurai, 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 Mumbai and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once a week.

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

Mumbai Suburban Railway and Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Madurai. Trains depart once a week 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 Mumbai and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mumbai to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pune, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Bangalore. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

MSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Mumbai and Madurai. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mumbai and Madurai. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and arrive at Madurai (IXM). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mumbai and Madurai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Mumbai and Madurai. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and and arrive into Madurai (IXM). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Mumbai to Madurai typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) 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 Mumbai and Madurai. The distance is around 1,412km (877 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₹7,640 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Madurai

Transport options from Mumbai to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
₹7,640($95)
every 15 mins1,200km (746 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
₹3,580($45)
every 20 mins1,430km (889 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 4h
₹795($10)
once a week1,565km (972 miles)
Train to Madurai Jn1 day 7h
₹795($10)
once daily1,639km (1,019 miles)
Drive
19h 60m
₹13,290($165)
on demand1,412km (877 miles)

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Airports near Madurai

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

IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Madurai
TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Madurai
TCR
Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Madurai