The distance between Varanasi and Madurai is around 1,875km (1,165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Varanasi to Madurai 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 from Varanasi (VNS) to Madurai (IXM).
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Take the train to Tiruchchirapali and then to Madurai Jn.
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Take the train to Vijayawada Jn then take the bus to Madurai.
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There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,790 ($210).
The distance between Varanasi and Madurai is around 1,875km (1,165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,790km (1,112 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Varanasi and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Madurai is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹16,790 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Madurai. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Madurai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tiruchchirapali. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.
Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 22h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Varanasi and Madurai. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Varanasi and Madurai. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Varanasi to Madurai. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Varanasi to Madurai typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Varanasi and Madurai. The distance is around 2,181km (1,355 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Madurai is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹16,790 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ₹16,790($210) | on demand | 1,875km (1,165 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6hrs | ₹13,050($165) | every 2 hours | 1,927km (1,198 miles) |
Train | 1 day 22h | ₹1,275($16) | once a week | 2,679km (1,665 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 19h | ₹2,705($34) | 3 times a week | 2,800km (1,740 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | ₹20,535($260) | on demand | 2,181km (1,355 miles) |
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