Madurai to Vijayawada 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.

Vijaywada is a commercial city located in Andhra Pradesh across the River Krishna. The rapidly developing city of Andhra Pradesh boasts of the famous Kanaka Durga Temple and Undavalli Caves. The city reflects both modern and traditional side with age-old temples and modern corporate areas. The city is well connected with India's capital as many flights are flying on Delhi to Vijayawada flights route.
Best Time to Visit
The summers get humid and harsh, so December to February is a good time to visit Vijayawada when the temperature is pleasant. Skanda Sashti Festival and Dasara Festival are two major festivals celebrated in the city among Vijayawada Book Festival and Kuchipudi Festival. Goibibo has wide range of hotels in Vijayawada for booking.
Places to Visit
Kanaka Durga Temple and Subramanya Swamy Temple are famous temples, situated on the hill and overlook the city. Another impressive must-visit site is the Undavalli Caves. These caves feature rock-cut temples and beautiful sculptures. Kondapalli Fort is another good place to visit, enjoy impressive views of the city and buy Kondapalli toys from the nearby markets. The long Prakasam Barrage, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill, Victoria Museum, Bapu Museum, Gunadala Matha Shrine and Gandhi Hill are top sites to visit when you are in the city. You can also take a trip to Bhavani Island located on the River Krishna and enjoy gardens and water sports. 
Hotels and Restaurants
Minerva Coffee Shop, Hyderabad House, Silver Spoon Restaurant, Avista, Arya Bhavan and TFL are famous dining places. Do not hesitate to drink the famous filter coffee at any coffee shop you find in the city. 

Vijayawada offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Vijayawada to Luxury Hotels in Vijayawada / Guest House in Vijayawada, from 4 star Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Vijayawada, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Vijayawada for stay are near Vijayawada Airport, Governer Peta, Mahanadu Road, Benz Circle and MG Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) is the main airport in the city that is connected to many Indian cities via popular airlines. Direct flight services are provided by Air India between Vijayawada to Delhi while numerous connecting flights by IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India and Alliance Air connect the city to other Indian cities. 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. Regular long-distance buses operate to Vijayawada from neighbouring cities such as Visakhapatnam. Vijayawada Junction is the main railway station in the city that receives long-distance trains from different parts of the country. For getting around the city, local Vijayawada buses, auto-rickshaws are available.