Madurai to Gosaba
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Gosaba, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 2307 km
Approx Duration: 51.3 hrs
Route overview
Madurai to Gosaba is about 2307 km by road, roughly 51.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Madurai to Gosaba
About 46h of driving split over 6 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 385. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 685. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 769. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 919. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1069. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1154. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1304. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1454. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1538. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1688. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1838. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1923. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2073. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2223. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 41m of driving) — Arrive in Gosaba
By bus: Madurai to Gosaba
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) · ~769 km Takes about 17h 5m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 769). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gosaba. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km Takes about 17h 5m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1538). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gosaba. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gosaba. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km Takes about 17h 5m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200.
- Arrive in Gosaba
By train: Madurai to Gosaba
The nearest railway stations are Madurai Jn for Madurai and Canning for Gosaba. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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 2307 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,480 · Sedan ₹30,090 · SUV ₹39,370 · Innova / MUV ₹44,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,540 · AC Seater ₹4,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,690 · AC Sleeper ₹5,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,340 · Third AC ₹3,260 · Second AC ₹4,640 · First AC ₹6,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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