Chennai to Madurai

Chennai to Madurai

Chennai
Madurai
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Chennai to Madurai Destination Reviews

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Birgit W
I booked a ticket from Chennai Egmore and paid for it. Got a ticket from another station to departure. Than I got in the night before the information, that I've to start earlier, but the train departures with the original time. That was all very confusing. We used 12GO already in Vietnam and it was perfect.
Chennai to Madurai, Train #20627 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Aug 19, 2025
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Chennai to Madurai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TravelODesk India
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+10h
$110.00
Bus
Marina Travels
AC Sleeper
01:10
08:45
$16.43
Bus
Vkv Travels
AC Sleeper
01:30
09:35
$19.62
Bus
Finch Travels
AC Sleeper
02:05
09:30
$14.14
Bus
Sri Kumaran Travels
AC Sleeper
02:45
11:30
$19.72
Bus
Finch Travels
AC Sleeper
03:15
11:30
$11.95
Bus
Madurai Pandian Travels
Non-AC Sleeper
04:00
12:30
$5.47
Bus
Rst Roadways
A/C Semi Sleeper
04:30
13:00
$15.34
Bus
Finch Travels
AC Sleeper
04:50
11:30
$10.85
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
06:00
12:10
$11.54
  4.5
Bus
Mrm Travels
AC Seater
06:25
15:25
$3.29
Bus
Ruby Travels
AC Sleeper
06:45
15:50
$21.92
Bus
Fathima Travels
Non-AC Sleeper
07:10
14:25
$7.44
Bus
Finch Travels
AC Sleeper
07:30
13:30
$6.58
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:55
09:25
$51.79
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
08:15
09:40
$59.85
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
08:40
12:50
$74.39
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
09:00
18:45
$77.32
Bus
Sri Sms Travels
Non-AC Seater
09:23
17:45
$3.29
Bus
Rp Travels
AC Sleeper
09:40
18:15
$10.85
How to travel from Chennai to MaduraiHow to travel from Chennai to Madurai

How to get from Chennai to Madurai

Travelling between Chennai and Madurai is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 248.83 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 63.53.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Madurai?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Chennai and Madurai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Madurai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Madurai.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Madurai?

Travelling between Chennai and Madurai can be as cheap as USD 63.53 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 248.83 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Madurai ?

  • 30 from Chennai to Madurai starting from 06:50 Chennai Airport until 20:00 Chennai Airport
  • 5 from Chennai to Madurai starting from 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Madurai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Madurai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 63.53.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Madurai

Air India, Air India, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Madurai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Madurai

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chennai and Madurai

TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Madurai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly

Transportation from Chennai to Madurai

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Madurai

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:50 오전
Latest Departure9:50 오후
Departures per day35
Distance500 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India, FlixBus, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India