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Madurai to Durgapur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Durgapur, West Bengal.

2343 kmDistance
46.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25870
Sedan₹30560
SUV₹39980
Innova / MUV₹44720
Tempo Traveller₹51850
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2580
AC Seater₹4220
Non-AC Sleeper₹3750
AC Sleeper₹5390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6610
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Train
Sleeper₹1440
Economy₹2370
Third AC₹3310
Second AC₹4720
First AC₹6590
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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 Durgapur

2343 km · ~50h 52m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Madurai

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 391

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 541

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 691

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

  7. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 781

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 931

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1081

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

  10. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1172

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1322

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1472

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

  13. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1562

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1712

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1862

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

  16. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1953

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2103

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2253

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

  19. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Durgapur

    Durgapur, West Bengal

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 Durgapur

2343 km · ~52h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 781)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1562)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Durgapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  7. Arrive in Durgapur

    Durgapur, West Bengal

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 Durgapur

Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Durgapur for Durgapur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h 19m in total

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti
11:55 PMMadurai Jn
9h 18m99 stops
09:13 AM+1dKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 1h 51m wait

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast
11:04 AMKorukkupet Jn
31h 10m278 stops
06:14 PM+1dAndal Jn

1 change · 42h 53m in total

KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp#12641 · Superfast
11:21 PMTirumangalam
9h 52m101 stops
09:13 AM+1dKorukkupet Jn

Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 1h 51m wait

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast
11:04 AMKorukkupet Jn
31h 10m278 stops
06:14 PM+1dAndal Jn

1 change · 43h 54m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
12:13 PMTirumangalam
39h 7m393 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 45m wait

Howrah-Ranchi Shatabdi Express#12019 · Shatabdi
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
2h 2m40 stops
08:07 AMRaniganj

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Madurai to Durgapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Madurai to Durgapur is about 2343 km by road, roughly 46.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2343 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,870 · Sedan ₹30,560 · SUV ₹39,980 · Innova / MUV ₹44,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,850
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,580 · AC Seater ₹4,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,750 · AC Sleeper ₹5,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,610
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,370 · Third AC ₹3,310 · Second AC ₹4,720 · First AC ₹6,590

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

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