Madurai to Matheran
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Matheran, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1475 km
Approx Duration: 32.8 hrs
Route overview
Madurai to Matheran is about 1475 km by road, roughly 32.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Madurai to Matheran
About 30h of driving split over 4 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.
- 69 km (about 1h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 369. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 519. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 669. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 69 km (about 1h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 738. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 888. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1038. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 69 km (about 1h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1106. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1256. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1406. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 69 km (about 1h 23m of driving) — Arrive in Matheran
By bus: Madurai to Matheran
2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~738 km Takes about 16h 24m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 738). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Matheran. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Matheran. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km Takes about 16h 24m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Arrive in Matheran
By train: Madurai to Matheran
The nearest railway stations are Madurai Jn for Madurai and Matheran for Matheran. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp (19567) — departs 02:00 AM from Madurai Jn, arrives 06:57 AM (+1 day) at Bhivpuri Road, 28h 57m
- NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp (16352) — departs 09:50 AM from Madurai Jn, arrives 06:46 PM (+1 day) at Bhivpuri Road, 32h 56m
- NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp (16340) — departs 11:50 AM from Madurai Jn, arrives 06:45 PM (+1 day) at Bhivpuri Road, 30h 55m
- MADURAI - MUMBAI LTT Exp (11044) — departs 06:00 PM from Madurai Jn, arrives 03:59 AM (+2 days) at Bhivpuri Road, 33h 59m
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 1475 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,330 · Sedan ₹19,280 · SUV ₹25,230 · Innova / MUV ₹28,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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