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How to get fromChennai to Maduraiby subway, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Madurai by subway, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, fly to Madurai, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    4h 14m
    ₹5,065–8,073

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain train 12631 / ...
    7h 10m
    ₹280–2,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h 3m
    ₹500–3,900

  4. Drive  453.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Maduraicar car 453.3 km
    6h 45m
    ₹5,075–7,331

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Maduraitaxi taxi 453.3 km
    6h 45m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    5h 21m
    ₹5,690–9,438

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹7,790–17,088

Chennai to Madurai by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Madurai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Madurai every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 3m. 25 other operators also service this route.

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