There are 10 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
6h 10m₹260–2,100Bus via Tindivanam
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Bypass to TIndivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Periyar Bus Standbus
7h 20m₹703–1,580Drive 393.9 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Maduraicar 393.9 km
5h 46m₹4,431–6,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Maduraitaxi 393.9 km
5h 46m₹5,500–7,000Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
4h 34m₹5,656–9,464Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
8h 56m₹608–2,025Fly 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
6h₹6,281–9,829Fly 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 59mFly 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
8h 18m₹5,701–10,419Fly 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 56m₹8,171–19,229
Chengalpattu to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Madurai is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengalpattu to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu Bypass and arriving at Periyar Bus Stand via Tindivanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Madurai is 437 km. The road distance is 393.9 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
The train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chengalpattu to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chengalpattu Bypass station.
Chengalpattu to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Madurai is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Tindivanam, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengalpattu Bypass to Periyar Bus Stand via Tindivanam in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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 Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chengalpattu Bypass to TIndivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–950
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- 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 - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chengalpattu to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at TIndivanam station.
Chengalpattu to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Madurai is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Chengalpattu to Madurai.
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