Madurai to Patna Distance

Madurai is one of the oldest and culturally rich cities in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. This city is a pilgrimage centre for many tourists as there are over 10 major temples here. The temples are built in the Dravidian style architecture by Madurai Nayak and Pandyan kings.  
Best time to visit
Madurai experiences a hot climate most of the year. Thus, it’s best to visit the city during the winter months. You can consider visiting here anytime between October and March. Chennai to Madurai flights is one of the busiest routes in south India.
Places to visit
Dedicated to goddess Meenakshi, Meenakshi Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is the major centre for pilgrims in Madurai located on the southern bank of Vagai River. The temple is beautifully constructed with the colourful intricate carvings on the pillars and walls. `Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is another popular temple located in Thiruparankundram, which is about 8kms from Madurai. This cave temple is known to be built by Pandyas and boasts of the beautiful architecture. In Madurai, you can also visit the Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills and Vaigai Dam apart from temples. Book your Madurai hotel near temple from Goibibo.
Hotels and Restaurants
Madurai is called the food capital of Tamil Nadu as it offers a huge variety of cuisines. When it comes to local ones, some of the must-try delicacies are Chettinadu varieties like Kuzhi Paniyaram, Appam, Paruthi Paal, Bengal Fish Curry and Panakarkandu Paal. Also, your trip is incomplete without sipping, Madurai’s famous filter coffee.

Madurai offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Madurai to Luxury Hotels in Madurai / Resorts in Madurai, from 5 star Madurai hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Madurai to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Madurai, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Madurai for stay are near Madurai Airport, Madurai Junction, Madurai Main, KK Nagar and Anna Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Transportation facilities are great inside Madurai as all kinds of transport are available easily and frequently. Madurai International Airport ( IXM) is situated at a distance of 12kms from Madurai Railway Station. It has good connectivity with almost all the cities. There are also frequent international air services by Air India Express, Spicejet, Indigo and Air India to Colombo, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The same airlines also serve from Delhi and Mumbai to Madurai. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Madurai Junction Railway Station is the main railway station serving the city. Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi are well-connected with Madurai via rail network. City has several luxury and ordinary Madurai buses plying to and from the important cities of Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Located on the banks of the holy river Ganges, Patna, historically known as Pataliputra, is the capital of Bihar. The city is recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world. The city is well-known for its rich heritage and culture that can be seen through the major landmarks dotting the city. In spite of being considered a chaotic city, its glorious past entices a number of travelers from across the world. Patna is also an important pilgrimage site as it is home to some sacred shrines of Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. 
 
Best Time to Visit
Winter months from October to March are considered to be the best months to visit Patna. You should avoid visiting Patna during summers and monsoons as the weather is hot and humid. You can also plan your trip during the Chhath Festival as it is celebrated with great enthusiasm. From budget to luxury Patna hotels has wide range of variety. 
 
Places to Visit
There are a number of Places to Visit in Patna including historical monuments, temples and archaeological remains. Golghar, Patna Sahib Gurudwar a, Kumhrar, Patna Zoo, Patna Museum, Mahavir Mandir, Vaishali Stupa, Gandhi Maidan, Gandhi Museum, Padri ki Haveli are some of the notable attractions of this city which you must visit. Other important places of interest are Patan Devi, Patna Planetarium, Eco Park, Agam Kuan and Phulwari Sharif. For shopaholics, there are various marketplaces like Frazer Road, Dak Bunglow Road and Ashok Rajpath to buy Madhubani paintings, khadi clothing, stone and bead jewellery.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
While in Patna, you must savour their traditional dish, Litti Chokha, which is made from rice/wheat flour and filled with vegetables. Dahi Chura Chini, Tilkut, Khaja and Anarsa are other delicacies of Bihar which you must try.  Mr.Litti, Swaaddesh and Ghar Aangan are some good restaurants which you can try!.
Patna offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Patna to Luxury Hotels in Patna, Resorts in Patna, from 5 star Patna hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Patna to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Patna, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Patna for stay are near Patna Airport, Fraser Road, Rajendra Nagar, Exhibition Road and Kankarbagh. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The Patna airport, popularly known as Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), is well connected to all major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Indore, Pune, Visakhapatnam and Lucknow. It is connected by Indigo, GoAir and Air India domestic flights.  Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Besides airways, you can reach Patna using railways. Patna Junction is easily accessible to major cities like Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Varanasi and Guwahati. There are regular interstate Patna buses that connect city to various cities around it.