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How to get fromKolkata to Maduraiby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Madurai by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Madurai

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CCU - IXM
    8h 1m
    ₹12,156–17,900

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Madurai Jntrain train 12665
    37h 55m
    ₹906–7,008

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    40h 49m
    ₹2,156–5,411

  4. Drive  2,072.1 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Maduraicar car 2,072.1 km
    30h 29m
    ₹23,248–33,581

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCU - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    8h 48m
    ₹10,781–17,765

  6. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CCU - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain train
    10h 45m
    ₹11,881–20,915

  7. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain train
    11h 33m
    ₹10,191–19,835

  8. Bus via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_VE A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    40h 58m

Kolkata to Madurai by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration40h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,825.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Madurai, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata to Madurai via Chennai in around 40h 49m.

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