Sangli to Madurai
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sangli, Maharashtra to Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1118 km
Approx Duration: 24.8 hrs
Route overview
Sangli to Madurai is about 1118 km by road, roughly 24.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Sangli to Madurai
About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sangli. 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.
- 73 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 373. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 523. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 673. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 73 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 745. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 895. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1045. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 73 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Arrive in Madurai
By bus: Sangli to Madurai
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sangli. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sangli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sangli → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~559 km Takes about 12h 25m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,620.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 559). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Madurai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Madurai. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~559 km Takes about 12h 25m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,620.
- Arrive in Madurai
By train: Sangli to Madurai
The nearest railway stations are Sangli for Sangli and Madurai Jn for Madurai. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 31h 36m in total: KOLHAPUR - NAGPUR EXP (11404) 02:10 PM Miraj Jn to 06:05 PM Kurduvadi, then MUMBAI CST - NAGERCOIL Exp (16339) 07:00 PM Kurduvadi to 09:46 PM Tirumangalam — change at Kurduvadi (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 32h 21m in total: Haripriya Express (17416) 01:25 PM Miraj Jn to 01:10 AM Guntakal Jn, then MUMBAI CST - NAGERCOIL Exp (16339) 04:00 AM Guntakal Jn to 09:46 PM Tirumangalam — change at Guntakal Jn (about 2h 50m wait)
- With one change, 34h 46m in total: KOLHAPUR - NAGPUR EXP (11404) 02:10 PM Miraj Jn to 06:05 PM Kurduvadi, then MUMBAI CST - NAGERCOIL Balaji Exp (16351) 07:00 PM Kurduvadi to 12:56 AM Tirumangalam — change at Kurduvadi (about 55m wait)
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 1118 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,400 · Sedan ₹14,630 · SUV ₹19,160 · Innova / MUV ₹21,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · AC Sleeper ₹2,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,600 · Second AC ₹2,270 · First AC ₹3,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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