Bangalore to Madurai

Bangalore to Madurai

Bangalore
Madurai
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Bangalore to Madurai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Highline Transports
AC Sleeper
00:00
07:25
$13.92
Bus
Big Bus
AC Sleeper
00:30
08:30
$24.19
Bus
Shyamoli Paribahan
AC Sleeper
01:30
09:30
$16.13
Bus
Psk Travels
AC Sleeper
02:15
09:30
$15.35
Flight
Air India
Economy
03:05
13:00
$193.51
Bus
Kallada Travels
AC Sleeper
03:30
10:15
$11.04
Flight
Air India
Economy
03:55
13:00
$191.19
Bus
Kallada Travels
AC Sleeper
04:30
11:15
$16.57
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:00
09:25
$150.91
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:30
09:35
$103.70
Bus
Sri Siddhan Travels
AC Sleeper
06:00
14:20
$14.36
Flight
Air India
Economy
06:25
13:00
$126.05
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:45
11:35
$102.62
Flight
Air India
Economy
07:05
13:00
$188.06
Bus
Akv Vasantha Travels
Non-AC Seater
07:30
14:30
$6.06
Flight
Air India
Economy
07:55
13:00
$155.97
Flight
Air India
Economy
08:25
13:00
$122.25
Bus
Madurai Balajee Tours
AC Seater
08:45
17:30
$4.42
Flight
Air India
Economy
09:05
13:00
$180.27
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
09:25
17:40
$114.82

How to get from Bangalore to Madurai

Travelling between Bangalore and Madurai is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 358.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.60.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 40 hours to travel between Bangalore and Madurai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangalore and Madurai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 15h 35m to reach Madurai.

How much does it cost to get from Bangalore to Madurai?

Travelling between Bangalore and Madurai can be as cheap as USD 6.60 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 358.37 if you buy a SriLankan Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangalore and Madurai ?

  • 33 from Bangalore to Madurai starting from 07:05 Bangalore Airport until 23:40 Bangalore Airport
  • 9 from Bangalore to Madurai starting from 19:45 Bengaluru Dairy Circle S until 21:10 Bengaluru Silkboard S
  • 4 from Bangalore to Madurai starting from 21:15 KSR Bangalore until 21:15 KSR Bangalore

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangalore to Madurai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangalore to Madurai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 57.17.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangalore and Madurai

Air India, Air India, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Bangalore to Madurai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangalore and Madurai

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangalore and Madurai

Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bangalore to Madurai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% took a train
  • 2% decided to fly

Transportation from Bangalore to Madurai

Facts about the transport from Bangalore to Madurai

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure11:40 PM
Departures per day46
Distance992 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India, FlixBus, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, TaxiBazaar