Where groups travel from Madurai
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai to Rameswaram | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | Pilgrims leave before sunrise to reach the temple before the queues build up. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Kanyakumari | about 265 km | about 5.5 hours | A common overnight run for sunrise; the highway is mostly four-lane. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Kodaikanal | about 95 km | about 2 hours | The ghat road gets foggy in the morning in winter; start early in summer to avoid queues. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Thekkady | about 140 km | about 3 hours | Through Theni and Kumily; start early to reach before the reserve entry and boating slots. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Munnar | about 145 km | about 3 hours | Through Theni and Bodimettu; the last stretch is a ghat road with tea estates. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Trichy | about 145 km | about 3 hours | A straight highway run; popular for flight connections at Trichy airport. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Palani | about 110 km | about 2 hours | Traffic increases around Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram festivals. | Get a price |
| Madurai to Chennai | about 530 km | about 10.5 hours | Overnight drop is common to reach Chennai in the morning. | Get a price |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
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12 to 17 seats
Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.
21 to 26 seats
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35 to 45 seats
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Bus hire for groups in Madurai
Wedding and function
Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.
School and college tours
A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.
Pilgrim groups
Temple and church tours that cover several towns.
Corporate outings
Office trips and team days out.
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Serving the whole city, including Madurai International Airport (IXM); Madurai Junction; Mattuthavani (MGR), Periyar, Arapalayam bus stands.
When groups hire a bus in Madurai
- Tempo traveller on rent for family temple tours to Rameswaram
- Tourist bus for pilgrim groups going to Palani and Thiruchendur
- Wedding groups travelling to villages around Sivaganga and Virudhunagar
- School and college tours to Kodaikanal and Thekkady
Places people go from Madurai
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Alagar Koyil
- Samanar Hills
Why book with Oray in Madurai
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How it works
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Questions about bus hire in Madurai
Can I hire a tempo traveller in Madurai for a Rameswaram tour?
Yes. Search with your dates and passenger count to see the buses available. For group temple tours the tempo traveller is the usual choice.
Do tourist buses from Madurai go to Kanyakumari and Thekkady?
Yes, these are common routes for group tours. Give the number of passengers so a bus with the right seats is chosen.
What if a bus shows price on request?
Send your trip details, and the operator will quote for your dates and distance.
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