How to travel from Warangal to Madurai, India

The distance between Warangal and Madurai is around 1,016km (631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Warangal to Madurai by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,630($120)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Madurai Jn.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Begumpet then take the bus to Madurai Periyar Bus Stand.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,185($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Madurai.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,126km (700 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warangal and Madurai

There are several options for getting from Warangal to Madurai by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,630 ($120).

The distance between Warangal and Madurai is around 1,016km (631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 910km (565 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Warangal and Madurai by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warangal to Madurai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ₹9,630 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Warangal and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warangal and Madurai. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Warangal and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 21h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Warangal and Madurai. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 21h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Warangal and Madurai. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warangal to Madurai. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM). instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Warangal and Madurai. The distance is around 1,126km (700 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warangal to Madurai is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₹9,630 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Warangal and Madurai

Transport options from Warangal to Madurai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 40m
₹9,630($120)
every 2 hours1,016km (631 miles)
Train to Vijayawada Jn, Fly6h 15m
₹12,970($165)
hourly1,328km (825 miles)
Train to Secunderabad, plane7h 35m
₹5,890($74)
every 2 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Train
21h 40m
₹635($8)
4 times a week1,229km (764 miles)
Train and Bus
19h 50m
₹3,185($40)
once daily1,150km (715 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
₹10,585($135)
on demand1,126km (700 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