Madurai to Belagavi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Belagavi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 997 km
Approx Duration: 22.2 hrs
Route overview
Madurai to Belagavi is about 997 km by road, roughly 22.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Madurai to Belagavi
About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai. 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.
- 182 km (about 3h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 332. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 482. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 182 km (about 3h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 665. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 815. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 182 km (about 3h 39m of driving) — Arrive in Belagavi
By bus: Madurai to Belagavi
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Madurai → Belagavi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km Takes about 22h 9m. Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840.
- Arrive in Belagavi
By train: Madurai to Belagavi
The nearest railway stations are Madurai Jn for Madurai and Belgaum for Belagavi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 31h 8m in total: NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp (16340) 11:21 AM Tirumangalam to 04:10 AM Guntakal Jn, then Hyderabad-Kolhapur BiWeekly Express (17003) 07:50 AM Guntakal Jn to 06:29 PM Suladhal — change at Guntakal Jn (about 3h 40m wait)
- With one change, 31h 8m in total: NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp (16340) 11:21 AM Tirumangalam to 04:22 AM Nancherla, then Hyderabad - C.Shahu Maharaj T. Kolhapur Special (07143) 07:32 AM Nancherla to 06:29 PM Suladhal — change at Nancherla (about 3h 10m wait)
- With one change, 33h 12m in total: NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp (16352) 09:17 AM Tirumangalam to 04:10 AM Guntakal Jn, then Hyderabad-Kolhapur BiWeekly Express (17003) 07:50 AM Guntakal Jn to 06:29 PM Suladhal — change at Guntakal Jn (about 3h 40m 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 997 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,070 · Sedan ₹13,060 · SUV ₹17,100 · Innova / MUV ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,230
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,100 · AC Seater ₹1,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,600 · AC Sleeper ₹2,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,840
- Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,030 · Third AC ₹1,430 · Second AC ₹2,020 · First AC ₹2,820
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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