There are 10 ways to get from Bengaluru to Madurai by night bus, bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Night bus, bus
best- Take the night bus from Shanthi Nagar to Krishnagirinightbus
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Maduraibus
6h 40m₹879–2,850Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16236
9h 58m₹280–2,200Drive 403.5 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Maduraicar 403.5 km
6h 18m₹4,538–6,555Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Maduraitaxi 403.5 km
6h 18m₹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
5h 7m₹5,107–10,322Bus via Salem
- 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 4mBus
- 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 48m₹5,032–10,187Bus, fly to Salem
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
7h 27mBus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
8h 41m₹5,052–8,777
Bengaluru to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
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 5h 7m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000.
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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Madurai is 434 km. The road distance is 403.5 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Madurai without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Bengaluru to Madurai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Madurai bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, 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 train which takes 9h 58m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Shanthi Nagar to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Madurai bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, 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 404 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Bengaluru to Madurai.
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