Reaching Madurai from Talcher is best done by air. You can travel to Bhubaneswar and take a flight to Madurai, usually with a layover in Chennai. Madurai, one of the oldest cities in India, is famous for the Meenakshi Amman Temple and its rich cultural heritage. Train travel is possible but takes a very long time.
Total Distance: Driving distance is 1500 km; straight-line air distance is 1200 km.
Book your flight in advance.
October to March for pleasant weather.