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

The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Madurai is to train via Salem which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 42h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Madurai is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ranchi and Madurai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Madurai via Bhubaneswar and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ranchi and Madurai?

No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Madurai Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 27m.

How far is it from Ranchi to Madurai?

The distance between Ranchi and Madurai is 1701 km. The road distance is 2011.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ranchi to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 42h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Ranchi to Madurai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ranchi to Madurai bus from?

Ranchi to Madurai bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Ranchi station.

Where do I catch the Ranchi to Madurai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ranchi to Madurai?

The best way to get from Ranchi to Madurai is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 5m, you could also train via Salem, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 42h 27m.

Where does the Ranchi to Madurai bus arrive?

Ranchi to Madurai bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Bhubaneswar station.

Where does the Ranchi to Madurai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ranchi to Madurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Madurai is 2011 km. It takes approximately 29h 58m to drive from Ranchi to Madurai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ranchi to Madurai?

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Where can I stay near Madurai?

There are 221+ hotels available in Madurai.

Ranchi to Madurai - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Ranchi to Madurai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly to Madurai
best
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Madurai (IXM)plane IXR - IXM
6h 29m
₹10,383–22,446
Train via Salem
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ranchi to Salem Jntrain 13351
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Madurai Jntrain 17235 / ...
42h 27m
₹1,008–7,689
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Bhubaneswarbus
2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Tirupatibus
3. Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus
42h 5m
Drive 2,011.5 km
1. Drive from Ranchi to Maduraicar 2,011.5 km
29h 58m
₹22,517–32,525
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXR - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
7h 26m
₹11,008–16,311
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXR - TCR
2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
14h 59m
₹13,108–29,461
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane IXR - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
10h 31m
₹11,918–22,381
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXR - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Maduraitaxi
9h 7m
₹15,248–22,411
Train
1. Take the train from Ranchi to Purulia Jntrain 18086 / ...
2. Take the train from Purulia Jn to Madurai Jntrain 22605
42h 45m
₹1,101–8,654

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Madurai (IXM) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

₹9,530Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ranchi to Madurai.

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Distance: 1,700.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Madurai (IXM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Madurai via Bhubaneswar and Tirupati in around 42h 5m.

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