Daman to Madurai
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Daman, Daman and Diu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1683 km
Approx Duration: 37.4 hrs
Route overview
Daman to Madurai is about 1683 km by road, roughly 37.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Daman to Madurai
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Daman. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 421. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 571. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 721. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 842. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 992. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1142. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1262. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1412. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1562. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Arrive in Madurai
By bus: Daman to Madurai
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Daman. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Daman. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Daman → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~842 km Takes about 18h 43m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 842). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Madurai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Madurai. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~842 km Takes about 18h 43m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410.
- Arrive in Madurai
By train: Daman to Madurai
The nearest railway stations are Vapi for Daman and Madurai Jn for Madurai. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- OKHA - TUTICORIN Exp (19568) — departs 03:51 PM from Vapi, arrives 03:37 AM (+2 days) at Kudalnagar, 35h 46m
- With one change, 36h 50m in total: Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 08:39 AM Atul to 03:38 PM Nagercoil Jn, then NAGERCOIL - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp (12668) 05:05 PM Nagercoil Jn to 09:29 PM Karuppatti — change at Nagercoil Jn (about 1h 27m wait)
- With one change, 37h 14m in total: Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 08:39 AM Atul to 05:30 PM Tirunelveli, then TIRUNELVELI - CHENNAI EGMORE Nellai SF Exp (12632) 06:50 PM Tirunelveli to 09:53 PM Karuppatti — change at Tirunelveli (about 1h 20m wait)
- With one change, 37h 33m in total: Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 08:39 AM Atul to 05:27 PM Melappalaiyam, then KANNIYAKUMARI - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp (12634) 06:52 PM Melappalaiyam to 10:12 PM Karuppatti — change at Melappalaiyam (about 1h 25m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1683 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,610 · Sedan ₹21,980 · SUV ₹28,760 · Innova / MUV ₹32,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,850 · AC Seater ₹3,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,690 · AC Sleeper ₹3,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,710 · Third AC ₹2,390 · Second AC ₹3,400 · First AC ₹4,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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