Buses from Madurai to Chennai

Buses from Madurai to Chennai

NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$12
 
 
$70

Other Options

Madurai to Chennai Bus Schedule

Madurai to Chennai Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vetri Travels AC Sleeper 01:00 - 08:15₹ 1,616
Aron Transports AC Seater 03:00 - 09:50₹ 5,775
Tranz king travels AC Sleeper 05:45 - 13:45₹ 1,386
Parveen Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 06:25 - 13:15₹ 982
IndiGo Economy 08:05 - 14:05₹ 31,260
Sri Kumaran Travels AC Seater 11:45 - 19:25₹ 1,502
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 12:35 - 20:35₹ 443
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 15:00 - 21:15₹ 2,755
Ayngaran Transport AC Sleeper 16:25 - 00:30₹ 1,502
Ayngaran Transport AC Sleeper 19:55 - 03:30₹ 1,097
Madurai Balajee Tours Non-AC Sleeper 21:15 - 06:10₹ 464
Vignesh Tatranscars AC Sleeper 22:00 - 05:45₹ 1,212

Transportation from Madurai to Chennai

Facts about the bus from Madurai to Chennai

Cheapest Bus$12
Fastest Bus5h 50m
Earliest Bus12:10 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes188
Distance1063 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAara Travels, Amarnath travels, Apple Bus, Avk Travels, Egloo Travels, Finch Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Ismail Lucky Travels, Jayavin Travels, Jupiter, Kallada Travels, Krs Travels, Lion Travels, Lucky Travels Lucky Kitta , Luxe Xpress, Madurai Balajee Tours , Madurai Harsha Travels, Mettur Supers Mss , Mmm Travels, Mrm Travels, Muthumari Travels, National Travels CHN, National Travels Madurai, Nt Xpress, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, RKT Tours and Travels, Rp Travels, Selva Murugan Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sjt Nellai, Sri Amarnath Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Sri Venkateshwara Travels, Subra Roadways, Tranz king travels, Vetri Travels, Vignesh Tatranscars, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Madurai to Chennai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Madurai to Chennai is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Madurai to Chennai tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Madurai to Chennai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Madurai to Chennai depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

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

The estimate travel time from Madurai to Chennai is about 5h 50m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Madurai and Chennai may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

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

The ticket price from Madurai to Chennai can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Madurai to Chennai timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Madurai to Chennai timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.