How to travel from Visakhapatnam to Madurai, India

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Madurai is around 1,085km (674 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Visakhapatnam 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

Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Madurai (IXM).

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

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Vijayawada and then to Madurai.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Distance1,222km (759 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Visakhapatnam and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam to Madurai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 23h 15m. 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 Visakhapatnam and Madurai is around 1,085km (674 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,032km (641 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Visakhapatnam and Madurai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Madurai, 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 Visakhapatnam and Madurai. It typically takes around 23h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Madurai. 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 23h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Visakhapatnam and Madurai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 23h 15m, 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 Visakhapatnam and Madurai. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

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

Vijayanand Travels and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Visakhapatnam and Madurai. 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 Visakhapatnam and Madurai. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and arrive at Madurai (IXM) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

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

The flight from Visakhapatnam to Madurai typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) 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 Visakhapatnam and Madurai. The distance is around 1,222km (759 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Visakhapatnam and Madurai

Transport options from Visakhapatnam to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
₹10,185($130)
on demand1,355km (842 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
₹10,425($130)
every 2 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
₹3,105($39)
once daily1,525km (948 miles)
Train
23h 15m
₹1,035($13)
once a week1,292km (803 miles)
Drive
17h 20m
₹11,540($145)
on demand1,222km (759 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