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Madurai to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

448 kmDistance
9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹15,809
Ertiga₹20,061
Innova₹20,912
Innova Crysta₹25,839
Tempo Traveller (12)₹35,370

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹490
AC Seater₹810
Non-AC Sleeper₹720
AC Sleeper₹1,030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,300
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Train
Sleeper₹300
Economy₹480
Third AC₹660
Second AC₹930
First AC₹1,280
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Madurai to Bangalore

448 km · ~9h 38m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Madurai

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Madurai to Bangalore

448 km · ~9h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Madurai

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Madurai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Madurai → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~448 km

    ~9h 57m|Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,300

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Madurai to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
02:00 AMMadurai Jn
9h 28m66 stops
11:28 AMKrishnarajapuram
NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
11:50 AMMadurai Jn
9h 55m66 stops
09:45 PMKrishnarajapuram
Nagercoil-Bangalore Express#16538 · Express
05:00 PMMadurai Jn
10h 41m48 stops
03:41 AM+1dBangalore Cant
Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
07:50 PMMadurai Jn
9h 48m48 stops
05:38 AM+1dBangalore Cant

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.

Madurai to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Madurai to Bangalore is about 448 km by road, roughly 9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 448 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹15,809 · Ertiga ₹20,061 · Innova ₹20,912 · Innova Crysta ₹25,839 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹35,370
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹490 · AC Seater ₹810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹720 · AC Sleeper ₹1,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹660 · Second AC ₹930 · First AC ₹1,280

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Madurai to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Dindigul65 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Karur150 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Erode210 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Hogenakkal320 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Madurai to Bangalore (about 9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Madurai
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bangalore trip and see the full Madurai → Bangalore → next stop route.

Bangalore → Tumakuru

About 85 km by road

Bangalore → Hogenakkal

About 125 km by road

Bangalore → BR Hills

About 155 km by road

Bangalore → Yelagiri

About 160 km by road

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