Buses to Madurai
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Madurai, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai to Dindigul | India | 52 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Madurai to Sivakasi | India | 63 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Madurai to Kāraikkudi | India | 73 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Madurai to Rajapalayam | India | 81 km (50 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Madurai to Pudukkottai | India | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Madurai to Karur | India | 116 km (72 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Madurai to Tiruchirappalli | India | 118 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Madurai to Thoothukudi | India | 128 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Madurai to Tirunelveli | India | 141 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Madurai to Thanjavur | India | 147 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Madurai to Tiruppur | India | 157 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Madurai to Erode | India | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Madurai to Mumbai | India | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 21 h 7 min |
| Madurai to Bengaluru | India | 344 km (214 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Madurai to Hyderabad | India | 831 km (516 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Madurai to Chennai | India | 424 km (263 mi) | about 7 h 51 min |
| Madurai to Surat | India | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 24 h 56 min |
| Madurai to Pune | India | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 19 h 17 min |
| Madurai to Nagpur | India | 1,253 km (778 mi) | about 22 h 43 min |
| Madurai to Coimbatore | India | 175 km (109 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.