There are 10 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Madurai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Madurai Jntrain 16351 / ...
7h 55m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Maduraibus 995Ud
8h 45m₹320–850Drive 399.7 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Maduraicar 399.7 km
6h 2m₹3,885–5,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Maduraitaxi 399.7 km
6h 2m₹5,500–7,000Line 16111 train, fly to Madurai, bus
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
5h 16m₹5,274–10,403Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
7h 56m₹379–3,018Bus via Chengalpattu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126 / ...
9h 15m₹759–2,188Line 16111 train, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
6h 33m₹5,899–11,268Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
7h 36m₹6,449–15,108Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
7h 55m₹8,499–17,918
Kanchipuram to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Madurai is to line 16111 train and fly and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kancheepuram and arriving at Madurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Madurai is 473 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Kanchipuram to Madurai Jn takes 7h 55m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Kanchipuram to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kancheepuram station.
Kanchipuram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Madurai is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanchipuram to Madurai Jn 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Kancheepuram to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kancheepuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- MAT Express
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- MAT Express
- Phone
- +91 89404 52369
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aahhaa Tourist
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Aahhaa Tourist
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 6385734950
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aron Transports
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Aron Transports
- Website
- Aron Transports
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- YAS Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- SMS Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SMS Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sri Velan Tranports
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Velan Tranports
- Website
- SKN Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SKN Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Kanchipuram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Madurai is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Kanchipuram to Madurai.
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