Madurai to Chennai

Madurai to Chennai

Madurai
Chennai
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Transportation from Madurai to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure7:45 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day37
Distance521 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAdhi Travels, Air India, Apple Bus, Apple Travels, Cab Expresso, Deltaking Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jordan Transport, King Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, New United Travels, Ratham, Rathimeena Travels A, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Transport, Sooriyan Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, TravelODesk India, Vetri Travels, VIVIN Travels, VPS Transport

How to get from Madurai to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 258.99 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.54.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Madurai and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 25m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Madurai and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 10.54 if you opt for a Rathimeena Travels A bus and as expensive as USD 258.99 if you buy a TravelODesk India 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 Madurai and Chennai ?

  • 30 from Madurai to Chennai starting from 10:50 Pattukotai until 22:30 Pattukotai
  • 3 from Madurai to Chennai starting from 07:45 Madurai Airport until 13:30 Madurai Airport
  • 4 from Madurai to Chennai starting from 00:00 Madurai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Madurai Hotel Transfer

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

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 Madurai to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 97.62.

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 Madurai and Chennai

Air India, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Madurai to Chennai 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 Madurai and Chennai

Adhi Travels, Apple Bus, Apple Travels, Deltaking Travels, Jordan Transport, King Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, New United Travels, Ratham, Rathimeena Travels A, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sk Transport, Sooriyan Travels, Sri Vigneswara Tours Travels, Thajudeen Yasmin Travels, Vetri Travels, VIVIN Travels, VPS Transport

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 Madurai and Chennai

Cab Expresso, 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 Madurai to Chennai?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly