There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 4mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16236 / ...
9h 58m₹280–2,200Drive 402.8 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Maduraicar 402.8 km
6h 17m₹4,544–6,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Maduraitaxi 402.8 km
6h 17m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
4h 52m₹5,607–8,322Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 15m₹600–2,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
6h 19m₹4,132–13,187
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Madurai is 404 km. The road distance is 402.8 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Bengaluru to Madurai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Madurai, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Madurai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Madurai is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bengaluru to Madurai.
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