There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Bengaluru by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
3h₹5,882–8,673Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bangalore Canttrain 16235 / ...
9h 22m₹280–2,200Train via Krishnarajapuram
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain 20671 / ...
7h 37m₹336–2,320Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7h 40m₹600–2,000Drive 403.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Bengalurucar 403.8 km
6h 15m₹4,586–6,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Bengalurutaxi 403.8 km
6h 15m₹9,500–12,000Bus via Tiruppur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Tirupur, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
10h 9m
Madurai to Bengaluru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Bengaluru is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 3h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Bangalore, Karnataka. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Bangalore Cant. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Madurai and Bengaluru is 437 km. The road distance is 403.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Bengaluru without a car is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Madurai to Bengaluru, including transfers.
Madurai to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Bengaluru is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Bengaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Krishnarajapurm once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 8m. Alternatively, Vee Vee Bus operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Madurai to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Bengaluru is 404 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Madurai to Bengaluru.
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