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 Electronic City
best- Take the bus from Electronic City to Kodai Toll Gatebus
7h 55m₹1,321–3,728Train
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₹4,516–6,522Taxi
- 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 Bengaluru to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 30m₹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
Bengaluru to Madurai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 30m.
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 Bengaluru and arriving at Madurai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
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 406 km. The road distance is 402.8 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai without a car is to bus via Electronic City which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Bengaluru to Madurai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Madurai bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Electronic City 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 Electronic City which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Madurai, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Electronic City to Kodai Toll Gate 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m. 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Electronic City to Kodai Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,400–3,500
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
Bus from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Nimbhera)
- 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 Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kodai Toll Gate 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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