The journey from Borra to the temple city of Madurai covers approximately 1200 km. You must first reach Visakhapatnam and then board a train heading towards Southern Tamil Nadu. This route takes you through the heart of the Coromandel Coast and into the cultural center of the state. Expect a travel time of 24 to 28 hours by train.
Total Distance: 1200 km by road, 1000 km straight-line.
Trains are the most economical way to travel this long distance.
October to March to avoid the extreme heat of the Tamil Nadu plains.