There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jntrain 06017 / ...
5h 45m₹220–1,700Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus Chidambaram - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 55mDrive 269.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Maduraicar 269.7 km
4h 4m₹2,616–3,778Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Maduraitaxi 269.7 km
4h 4m₹4,100–4,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
7h 30m₹220–800
Chidambaram to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹800 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Mattuthavani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Madurai is 312 km. The road distance is 269.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chidambaram to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Madurai via Thanjavur in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Website
- Shanmuga Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Shanmuga Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Madurai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chidambaram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Madurai is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chidambaram to Madurai.
Book your Chidambaram to Madurai bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 229+ hotels available in Madurai.