What is the cheapest way to get from Ongole to Madurai?

The cheapest way to get from Ongole to Madurai is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ongole to Madurai?

The fastest way to get from Ongole to Madurai is to train and fly which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ongole and Madurai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ongole to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ongole and Madurai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ongole and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Ongole to Madurai?

The distance between Ongole and Madurai is 787 km. The road distance is 738 km.

How do I travel from Ongole to Madurai without a car?

The best way to get from Ongole to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.

How long does it take to get from Ongole to Madurai?

The train from Ongole to Madurai Jn takes 13h 55m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Ongole to Madurai bus from?

Ongole to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Ongole station.

Where do I catch the Ongole to Madurai train from?

Ongole to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ongole station.

Train or bus from Ongole to Madurai?

The best way to get from Ongole to Madurai is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Ongole to Madurai bus arrive?

Ongole to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nellore station.

Where does the Ongole to Madurai train arrive?

Ongole to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.

Can I drive from Ongole to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ongole to Madurai is 738 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Ongole to Madurai.

Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 223+ hotels available in Madurai.

Ongole to Madurai - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ongole to Madurai Jntrain 22632 / ...
13h 55m
₹390–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ongole to Nellorebus Ongole - Nellore
2. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
14h 30m
Drive 738 km
1. Drive from Ongole to Maduraicar 738 km
10h 55m
₹8,300–11,989
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ongole to Maduraitaxi 738 km
10h 55m
₹9,500–12,000
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai
1. Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
9h 12m
₹5,860–11,065
Bus via Salem
1. Take the bus from Ongole to Salembus
2. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
14h 39m
Bus to Hyderabad, fly to Madurai
1. Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus
2. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM)plane HYD - IXM
10h 37m
₹6,655–15,239
Train to Vijayawada Airport, fly to Madurai
1. Take the train from Ongole to Vijayawada Jntrain
2. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Madurai (IXM)plane VGA - IXM
10h 25m
₹9,553–15,449
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
10h 38m
₹6,485–11,430
Bus to Hyderabad, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus
2. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane HYD - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
12h 8m
₹7,780–17,104
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
12h 56m
₹5,905–12,020
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Madurai
1. Take the train from Ongole to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
14h 52m
₹5,422–12,701

Ongole to Madurai by train

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13h 55mAverage Duration

₹390Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.7 km
Duration: 13h 55m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ongole to Madurai Jn 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ongole to Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Nellore, Andhra Pradesh in around 14h 30m.

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