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Madurai to Nanded

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nanded, Maharashtra.

1342 kmDistance
26.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,409
Ertiga₹65,500
Innova₹68,319
Innova Crysta₹84,160
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,16,228

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,480
AC Seater₹2,420
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,150
AC Sleeper₹3,090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,810
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Train
Sleeper₹840
Economy₹1,370
Third AC₹1,910
Second AC₹2,710
First AC₹3,790
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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 Nanded

1342 km · ~28h 50m · About 27h of driving split over 3 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. 147 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 447

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 597

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 747

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

  7. 147 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 895

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1045

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1195

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

  10. 147 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Nanded

    Nanded, Maharashtra

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 Nanded

1342 km · ~29h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~671 km

    ~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 671)

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

  4. change point 1 → Nanded

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km

    ~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  5. Arrive in Nanded

    Nanded, Maharashtra

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 Nanded

Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded.

Direct trains

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
12:15 AMMadurai Jn
28h 55m196 stops
05:10 AM+1dHuzur Sahib Nanded

Other options with a change

1 change · 29h 47m in total

MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12651 · Sampark Kranti
11:55 PMMadurai Jn
35m7 stops
12:30 AM+1dAmbaturai

Change trains at Ambaturai — about 40m wait

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
01:10 AMAmbaturai
28h 32m192 stops
05:42 AM+1dChudawa

1 change · 33h 7m in total

MADURAI - CHENNAI EGMORE Pandiyan SF Exp#12638 · Superfast
08:35 PMMadurai Jn
24m5 stops
08:59 PMVadippatti

Change trains at Vadippatti — about 3h 47m wait

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
12:46 AMVadippatti
28h 56m194 stops
05:42 AM+1dChudawa

1 change · 33h 45m in total

Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
12:15 AMMadurai Jn
29h 54m201 stops
06:09 AM+1dMirkhal

Change trains at Mirkhal — about 2h 28m wait

Pune-Nanded Express#12729 · Superfast
08:37 AMMirkhal
1h 23m5 stops
10:00 AMHuzur Sahib Nanded

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.

Madurai to Nanded: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Madurai to Nanded is about 1342 km by road, roughly 26.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1342 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,409 · Ertiga ₹65,500 · Innova ₹68,319 · Innova Crysta ₹84,160 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,16,228
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,480 · AC Seater ₹2,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹840 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,710 · First AC ₹3,790

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nanded.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Madurai to Nanded. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Karur150 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Salem250 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Hosur410 km from Madurai

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Kolar460 km from Madurai

    Karnataka

  5. Raichur915 km from Madurai

    Karnataka

Hotels in Nanded

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Things to Do in Nanded

Visit Hazur Sahib Takht and take part in the Ganga-Jal Seva (holy…

Spend time at the most sacred Sikh shrine in Nanded, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji breathed his last. You can join the morning or evening ritual of washing the marble…

2 to 3 hours

Attend the evening Aarti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Nanded)

Head to the modern and serene Swaminarayan temple in the city for its melodious evening aarti and devotional singing. The temple’s clean, peaceful ambience is a lovely…

1 hour

Take a peaceful boat ride on the Godavari River at the Nanded Ghats

Hire a small rowboat (seasonal) from the ghats near the temple, especially at sunset, to see the riverside temples and the fort from the water. This is a calm, scenic…

1 hour

Visit the ancient Kandhar Fort (about 35 km from Nanded)

Drive to this 9th-century Rashtrakuta-era hill fort, which is a hidden gem with carved rock-cut steps, a deep stepwell, and panoramic views of the surrounding farmland.…

3 to 4 hours (including travel)

Explore the Nanded Fort (also called the Sikh Fort)

Walk through the historic fort that houses the Hazur Sahib complex, with its high walls, bastions, and a small museum displaying weapons and relics from the Guru’s…

1.5 hours

Stroll through the Nanded Vegetable Market and sample local street…

Wander through the bustling wholesale and retail market near the old city, where you can try local Maharashtrian snacks like bhajji (gram flour fritters) and sabudana…

1.5 hours

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Suggested Nanded Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit Hazur Sahib (Takht Sachkhand) for morning darshan and listen to the kirtan; explore the museum showcasing Guru Gobind…
  • Walk through the Langar Hall and participate in the community meal (free, but you may donate) to experience the Sikh tradition…
  • Stroll along the Godavari Ghat near the gurudwara, watching the evening aarti and local pilgrims performing rituals.

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit the Shri Kaleshwari Mandir, a 12th-century Shiva temple with intricate carvings, located about 12 km from the city centre…
  • Explore the Hazrat Shaha Baba Dargah, a peaceful Sufi shrine in the old city, and learn about Nanded’s syncretic history from a…
  • Spend the late afternoon at the Nanded Fort (Qila), a small but scenic Mughal-era structure, then browse the nearby Sarafa…

Day 3Day 3

  • Morning boat ride on the Godavari at Kandhar Ghat (about 20 km from Nanded), where you can see birdlife and local fishermen;…
  • Visit the nearby village of Degloor (35 km) to see a cooperative sugar factory and interact with farmers in their fields…
  • Return to Nanded and spend the late afternoon at the Sikh Heritage Garden near Hazur Sahib, a landscaped park with statues of…

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