There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Manamadurai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jntrain 22661 / ...
8h 4m₹447–2,368Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 16m₹885–1,835Drive 473.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Manamaduraicar 473.1 km
6h 55m₹5,322–7,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Manamaduraitaxi 473.1 km
6h 55m₹10,000–13,000Fly 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 Manamadurai Jntrain
6h 21m₹6,433–9,972Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 22661 / ...
8h 37m₹545–3,211Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
6h 37m₹5,928–10,607Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain
8h 29m₹8,433–20,322
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Manamadurai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Manamadurai is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Manamadurai is 492 km. The road distance is 473.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manamadurai without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Chennai to Manamadurai, including transfers.
Chennai to Manamadurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manamadurai is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Manamadurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Manamadurai via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 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 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 Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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
Chennai to Manamadurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Manamadurai is 473 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Chennai to Manamadurai.
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