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Cities Near Madurai

Cities near Madurai, India: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Virudunagar, Aruppukkottai, Dindigul. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Madurai, India is Virudunagar, about 26 mi (41 km) away — roughly 49 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Virudunagar26 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Aruppukkottai28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Dindigul32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Tiruttangal36 mi / 58 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Paramagudi41 mi / 66 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip
Srivilliputhur43 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip
Teni44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip
Kāraikkudi45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Bodināyakkanūr53 mi / 85 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Kovilpatti54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Madurai

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Virudunagar, Aruppukkottai, Dindigul, Tiruttangal, Paramagudi. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Madurai include Virudunagar, Aruppukkottai, Dindigul, Tiruttangal, Paramagudi. The closest is Virudunagar, about 26 miles (41 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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