The distance between Chennai and Madurai is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chennai to Madurai by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Madurai Jn.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Mattuthavani Bs.
SETC
Take a taxi to Madurai.
Tenride
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Chennai to Madurai by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,940 ($150).
The distance between Chennai and Madurai is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Chennai and Madurai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Madurai is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹11,940 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Madurai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Madurai. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Madurai with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 7h 10m.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Madurai. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chennai and Madurai. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chennai and Madurai with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 9h 55m.
SETC run regular bus services between Chennai and Madurai. Buses run hourly and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Madurai. We recommend that you take the train to Madurai Jn. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Madurai is Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Madurai. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tuticorin Airport (TCR) (TCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Madurai. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Madurai is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 7h 10m | ₹320($4) | every 2 hours | 492km (306 miles) |
Bus | 9h 55m | ₹635($8) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 30m | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | ₹4,300($54) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
Air India Limited
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
SETC
The following major airports near Madurai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.