There are 10 ways to get from Anna Salai to Madurai by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Madurai, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
4h 10m₹5,562–8,569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Madurai Jntrain 12637 / ...
8h 52m₹392–3,067Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 54mDrive 442.1 km
- Drive from Anna Salai to Maduraicar 442.1 km
6h 33m₹4,985–7,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna Salai to Maduraitaxi 442.1 km
6h 33m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
5h 36m₹6,187–8,934Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
6h 35mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
7h 54m₹5,607–9,524Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
6h 32m₹8,077–18,334Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
10h 1m₹700–2,300
Anna Salai to Madurai by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anna Salai to Madurai is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Anna Salai to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Anna Salai to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Saidapet and arriving at Madurai Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Anna Salai and Madurai is 437 km. The road distance is 442.1 km.
The best way to get from Anna Salai to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Anna Salai to Madurai, including transfers.
Anna Salai to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet station.
Anna Salai to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Anna Salai to Madurai is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Anna Salai, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anna Salai to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Anna Salai to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anna Salai to Madurai is 442 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Anna Salai to Madurai.
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