There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Tumkūr by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Dharmapuri
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Tumkurbus
6h 47m₹1,522–4,374Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tumkurtrain 11022
13h 38m₹290–2,300Drive 474.5 km
- Drive from Madurai to Tumkūrcar 474.5 km
7h 16m₹5,345–7,720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Tumkūrtaxi 474.5 km
7h 16m₹11,000–14,000Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXM - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tumkurtrain
4h 34m₹5,520–11,668Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Tumkurbus
9h 52m
Madurai to Tumkūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Tumkūr is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Tumkūr is to fly and bus and train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Tumkūr. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Tumkur via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Anand Rao Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tumkur. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Madurai and Tumkūr is 495 km. The road distance is 474.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Tumkūr without a car is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Madurai to Tumkūr, including transfers.
Madurai to Tumkūr bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Tumkūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Tumkūr is to bus via Dharmapuri which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Tumkūr, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai to Tumkur via Dharmapuri, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, and Anand Rao Circle in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tumkur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Anand Rao Circle to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–240
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Anand Rao Circle to Tumkur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–240
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Tumkūr bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Madurai to Tumkūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tumkur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Tumkūr is 475 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Madurai to Tumkūr.
There are 15+ hotels available in Tumkūr.


















