Madurai to Chennai

Madurai to Chennai

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Madurai to Chennai Schedule

Madurai to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
National Travels CHN AC Seater 00:35 - 08:35₹ 1,964
Orange Tours AC Sleeper 02:00 - 09:00₹ 2,541
Tranz king travels AC Sleeper 05:45 - 13:45₹ 1,617
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 07:10 - 14:30₹ 358
IndiGo Economy 08:00 - 19:55₹ 9,192
IndiGo Economy 10:20 - 15:50₹ 10,292
Tranz king travels AC Sleeper 13:30 - 21:15₹ 1,848
Parveen Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 14:55 - 22:30₹ 924
Finch Travels AC Sleeper 16:25 - 23:50₹ 1,143
Ayngaran Transport AC Sleeper 19:55 - 03:30₹ 1,097
Rp Travels AC Sleeper 21:15 - 05:00₹ 1,375
Vignesh Tatranscars AC Sleeper 22:00 - 05:45₹ 1,212

Transportation from Madurai to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure12:10 凌晨
Latest Departure11:59 晚上
Departures per day188
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAara Travels, Air India, Amarnath travels, Apple Bus, Avk Travels, Egloo Travels, Finch Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, 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, TravelODesk India, Vetri Travels, Vignesh Tatranscars, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Madurai to Chennai

When you want to get from Madurai to Chennai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 69.34. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 11.08.

How far is Madurai from Chennai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Madurai to Chennai. Your trip will be a total of 661 miles (1063 km). The flying distance is 661 miles (1063 km).

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

The travel time from Madurai to Chennai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 27 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Madurai to Chennai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Mettur Supers Mss : travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 11.08 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 69.34.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Madurai to Chennai:

  • Bus tickets - USD 11.08 to USD 69.34;
  • Train tickets - USD 19.51 to USD 33.08;
  • Plane tickets - USD 55.54 to USD 83.85;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 203.94 to USD 260.21.

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:10 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 188 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Chennai. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 55.54.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Madurai to Chennai

Air India, IndiGo

Buses

Taking a bus from Madurai to Chennai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Madurai to Chennai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 203.94.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Madurai to Chennai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Madurai to Chennai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 76% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 21% decided to go for a bus.
  • 3% users took a plane.