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How To Reach Madurai

Madurai is known as the "Athens of the East". It is in south Tamil Nadu, India, with a rich history and culture

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How To Reach Madurai

Nestled on the bank of River Vaigai, Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India. Madurai is known for its captivating Dravidian-style temples, history, and culture, which attract visitors yearly. This city has many ancient buildings, and countless national heritage sites that keep it in the global limelight, and each ancient building depicts the rich architecture of the past era. Among the region's stunning historical monuments and cultural heritage, Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace are the most prominent. Embark on a journey to explore the temple city of Tamil Nadu. Madurai is well connected with major cities in India by road, air, and railway. However, If you are wondering how to reach Madurai, this guide will give you a detailed description.

By Air

One of the best ways to reach Madurai is by flight. You can take a flight to the nearest airport, i.e. the Madurai Airport, which is just 12 km from the city centre. This airport serves domestic and international flights from Colombo, Dubai and Singapore. You can hire or book a cab or taxi from the airport to explore the city.

By Train

One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by Train. The Madurai Junction is the major railway station in Madurai that connects the district with other parts of India. You can reach Madurai by taking a direct train from cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Karaikudi, Mayiladuthurai, Rameswaram, Thanjavur and Vriddhachalam.

By Road

The temple city, Madurai, is well connected to the other parts of India by road. Several National Highways, including NH 7, NH 45B, NH 208 and NH 49, pass through Madurai. You can take any local or intercity bus to Madurai from districts like Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari. The bus is one of the feasible ways to reach Madurai. Madurai has four central bus stands from where you can get to almost every city in Tamil Nadu.

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    Mumbai

    Aniket's 4 days trip to Madurai

    Driver was exceptional. Please send my appreciation to him, he was caring and supported us very well. Travel agent was also very supportive, hotels were also good
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    Piyushchanana's 5 days trip to Madurai

    Some locations were not covered. Instead other locations were covered which were not in itinerary
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    Jharkhand

    Anushka's 5 days trip to Madurai

    We had a wonderful experience with Hover Journey Travel Agency and Travel Triangle especially with our travel agent Amish for our trip to Madurai and Rameshwaram. All the arrangements were very well planned, the hotels were comfortable and the car provided was clean and well maintained. The first d
    river was driving safely, but due to a communication barrier as he did not understand English we requested Amish to change the driver if possible. He was very understanding and promptly arranged a replacement. The second driver was excellent, polite, helpful, and very professional. He informed us in advance about PM Modi’s visit and suggested that we leave Rameshwaram early to avoid any inconvenience. Thanks to his timely guidance, we were able to plan accordingly and reached Madurai Airport on time without any stress. He also arranged a panda at Rameshwaram Temple for us, which made our darshan smooth and very special. We had a truly great darshan experience. Overall, everything was managed efficiently and smoothly. We truly appreciate Amish’s quick response and support throughout the trip. We are very happy with the service and look forward to booking more trips with Hover Journey and Travel Triangle in the future.
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    Hyderabad

    Venkatesh's 5 days trip to Madurai

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    Akhil's 3 days trip to Madurai

    I can only comment on driver pick up and drop was on time but when it comes to showing places i was misled in few of the things. Rest everything was perfectly fine.
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    Akanksha's 6 days trip to Madurai

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    Madurai

    Srajan's 5 days trip to Madurai

    Driver was demanding food during trip All temples hasselfree visit
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    Hyderabad

    Vinod's 4 days trip to Madurai

    The hotels provided in two places is mediocre. The cab driver is excellent and very helpful through out the tour. One thing which I did not like is he collected amount in several installments.
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    It was family trip to Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari. TT has well planned for all hotels and cab. Overall it’s a good experience.
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    Michael's 3 days trip to Madurai

    Overall experience was good, travel agent & hotel service was polite & respectful upto the mark except some bad experience with cab since it broke down & ruined the first day of trip Elephant ride & zipeline with entire family turned out to be memorable.

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    FAQs of Madurai

    How to reach Madurai from Rameshwaram?

    - The distance from Rameshwaram to Madurai is about 176 KM. One can reach Madurai from Rameshwaram by road or by train.

    By Train: Several trains operate between Rameshwaram and Madurai, which take around 4 hours to cover 176 km. One can get on the Rameswaram Express, which operates daily and takes about 4 to 6 hours to reach Madurai.

    By Road: One of the most convenient ways to reach Madurai from Rameshwaram is by bus. Many AC and non-AC intercity buses operate regularly, taking 4-5 hours to cover around 176 KM. One can also drive to Madurai from Rameshwaram via NH87.

    How to reach Madurai from Hyderabad

    - One can reach Madurai from Hyderabad by train, flight, or road.

    By Air: One of the fastest ways to reach Madurai from Hyderabad is by flight. The distance between Madurai and Hyderabad is about 830 km, and the flight takes 2-3 hours. One can take a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Madurai Airport.

    By Train: One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by Train. The Hyderabad to Madurai train takes approximately 17 hours.

    By Road: The distance between Madurai and Hyderabad is 995 KM by road, which can be covered in 22-24 hours. One can reach Madurai by getting a bus from Hyderabad bus stand to Madurai.

    How to reach Madurai from Bangalore?

    - The distance from Bangalore to Madurai is approximately 439 kms, which can be reached by air, road and train.

    By Air: One of the fastest ways to reach Madurai from Bangalore is by flight, which takes around 1 h 20 m to cover 347 Kms.

    By Train: Several trains are operating between Bangalore and Madurai. One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by train, which takes approximately 10 hours.

    By Road: One can reach Madurai from Bangalore by bus, which takes around 10-11 hours to cover 439 km. Catch a bus from Bangalore Bus stand to Madurai.

    How to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple?

    - Madurai Meenakshi Temple is located in the heart of Madurai, and one can reach it by road, flight, or train from major cities in India.

    By Air: One can fly to Madurai Airport, which is just 12 km away from the city centre. One can hire a taxi or book a cab to explore the Meenakshi temple.

    By Train: One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple is by train. Catch a train to Madurai railway station and hire a taxi or local transport to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

    By Road: Madurai is well-connected by road with major cities of India. One can reach Madurai from Bangalore, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari. One can catch a bus from one of these cities to the Madurai bus stand and, from there, get on an auto rickshaw or e-rickshaw to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

    How to reach Madurai from Delhi?

    By Air: One can reach Madurai from Delhi by catching a flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Madurai Airport. It takes approximately 5-7 hours to cover the 2080 km distance from Delhi to Madurai.

    By Train: One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai from Delhi is by train. The New Delhi to Madurai train takes approximately 1-2 days to cover 2668 km.

    How to reach Madurai from Mumbai?

    - Madurai is approximately 1250+ kms from Mumbai, and there are several ways to reach Madurai from Mumbai.

    By Air: Flight is the fastest way to reach Madurai from Mumbai. It takes approximately 3 hours to cover 1163 Kms distance.

    By Train: The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Madurai is by train, which costs around ₹700 - ₹20,000 and takes approximately 32 hours. One can get on a direct train departing from Dadar and arriving at Madurai Jn., which operates from Monday to Saturday.

    How to reach Madurai by air?

    One can take a flight to the nearest airport, i.e. the Madurai Airport, which is just 12 km from the city centre. This airport serves domestic and international flights from Colombo, Dubai and Singapore. One can hire or book a cab or taxi from the airport to explore the city.

    How to reach Madurai from Chennai?

     - There are several ways to reach Madurai from Chennai including by bus, road or by train.

    By Air: One of the best ways to Madurai from Chennai is by air. Frequent flights are operating between Madurai and Chennai which takes 1-2 hours to cover the distance of 419 Km.

    By Train: One can reach Madurai from Chennai by train. Tejas Super Fast Express and Vaigai Express are the prominent trains that take only 6h30 m and 7 hours 15 minutes to reach Madurai, respectively.

    By Road: The road distance between Madurai and Chennai is around 463Km which takes approximately 8-9 hours to cover by road. There are several Ac and non-Ac buses operating daily from Chennai to Madurai.

    How to reach Madurai from Kolkata?

    By Air: One of the fastest ways to reach Madurai from Kolkata is by flying from Kolkata Airport to Madurai Airport. By air it takes 6 hours to cover the distance of 1784 km.

    By Train: The cheapest way to reach Madurai from Kolkata is by train. There are several direct trains from Howrah Jn to Madurai Jn. which operate only on Monday. A train journey duration spans from 1-2 days.

    How to reach Madurai from Pune?

    By Air: The best way to reach Madurai from Pune is by flight, which takes around 3-6 hours to cover 1062Km distance. One can take a flight from Pune International Airport to Madurai Airport.

    By Train: The cheapest way to get from Pune to Madurai is to train. One can get on a direct train from Pune Jn to Madurai Jn., which operates Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 29-30 hours.

    How do you reach Madurai from Coimbatore?

    By Train: The cheapest way to reach Coimbatore from Madurai is by Train which would take approximately 4 hours. One can catch a train from Coimbatore railway station to Madurai junction. There are direct trains that oprates daily from Coimbatore to Madurai

    By Road: One can reach Madurai from Coimbatore by bus, taxi or by own car. There are several direct Ac and Non-ac buses available from Coimbatore to Madurai . A bus journey takes approximately 5 hours to cover 206 km distance.

    How to reach Madurai from Hyderabad by train?

    One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by Train. The Hyderabad to Madurai train takes approximately 17 hours. One can catch a train from Hyderabad railway station to Madurai Railway station. From there hire a taxi or get on a local transportation to explore the city.

    How to reach Madurai from Tirupati?

    By Air: The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Madurai is to fly which takes 5h 32m to cover the distance of 445 km. One can get flight from Tirupati Airport to Madurai airport.

    By Train: One can reach Madurai from Tirupati by catching a direct train from Tirupati to Madurai Jn. which depart six times a week, except wednesday. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

    By Road: The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Madurai is to bus which takes 10h 30m to cover 603 km distance. One can take direct bus from Tirupati to Madurai.

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