Trip costs · Madurai · from Hyderabad
How much does a Madurai trip from Hyderabad cost?
About ₹25,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹12,750 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Madurai, about 18 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Hyderabad on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹25,500 |
| June | Good time to go | ₹22,500 |
| April | Very hot at this time of year | ₹23,500 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹28,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Madurai | ₹5,920 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,000 a night | ₹7,875 |
| Food | ₹6,300 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,905 |
| Total | ₹25,500 |
Getting from Hyderabad to Madurai
- 🚆 Train — train to Madurai: about 18 hours each way, ₹2,960 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Madurai + taxi share: about 4 hours door to door, ₹11,300 per person there and back.
Best time to go
The Meenakshi temple, and some of the best food in the South. The best months are October to March. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Going in June instead of November saves about ₹3,000 for two, and it is still a good time to go.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹2,500 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹18,500 for two — 18 hours each way by train, 4 by air.
- April costs about ₹2,000 less than November, but it is the off season there: very hot at this time of year.
Questions
How much does a Madurai trip from Hyderabad cost for 2 people?
About ₹25,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹12,750 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,000 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Hyderabad to Madurai?
By train to Madurai: about 18 hours each way and ₹2,960 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Madurai + taxi share) takes about 4 hours and costs about ₹11,300 per person.
When is the best time to visit Madurai?
October to March. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Madurai from Hyderabad cost?
Solo: about ₹17,500; Family of 4: about ₹46,000; 4 friends: about ₹50,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.