Madurai is served by Madurai International Airport (IXM), Madurai Junction Railway Station (MDU), and the M.G.R. Bus Stand (Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus).
Madurai International Airport (IXM) is approximately 12-13 km from the city center and operates 24/7. It has direct domestic flights to major Indian cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. International flights connect to destinations like Colombo, Dubai, and Singapore.
Madurai Junction Railway Station (MDU) is a major railway hub in Tamil Nadu, with connections to various parts of India, including Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Coimbatore, Trivandrum, and Hyderabad. For example, the Tejas Express from Chennai Egmore can reach Madurai in about 6 hours 30 minutes.
The M.G.R. Bus Stand (Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus) is a significant transport hub in Madurai, serving both intra-state and inter-state routes. Buses are available from major cities in South India, including Chennai (~8-9 hours), Bangalore (~9-10 hours), Coimbatore (~5-6 hours), Kodaikanal (~3.5 hours), and Rameswaram (~4-5 hours). Both government-operated (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation - TNSTC) and private bus operators provide services, offering various options like regular, deluxe, semi-sleeper, and AC sleeper buses.
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