Madurai to Gandhinagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Gandhinagar
2066 km · ~44h 39m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 413Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 563Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 713Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 826Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 976Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1126Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1240Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1390Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1653Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1803Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1953Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GandhinagarGandhinagar, Gujarat
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 Gandhinagar
2066 km · ~45h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 689)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gandhinagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1377)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gandhinagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gandhinagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Arrive in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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 Gandhinagar
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 40h 8m in total
Change trains at Karur — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 40h 8m in total
Change trains at Karur — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 40h 33m in total
Change trains at Karur — about 2h 5m wait
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 Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Madurai to Gandhinagar is about 2066 km by road, roughly 41.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2066 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,830 · Sedan ₹26,960 · SUV ₹35,270 · Innova / MUV ₹39,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,270 · AC Seater ₹3,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,310 · AC Sleeper ₹4,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,830
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,100 · Third AC ₹2,920 · Second AC ₹4,160 · First AC ₹5,810
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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