There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
1h 49m₹5,849–9,364Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
9h 54m₹315–2,235Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Madurai - Chennai
9h 25m₹535–1,435Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Chennai466.2 km
6h 53mDrive 466.2 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennaicar 466.2 km
6h 53m₹5,260–7,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennaitaxi 466.2 km
6h 53m₹10,000–13,000Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminusbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
11h 57m₹706–2,240
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai is 435 km. The road distance is 466.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 25m, you could also train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai.
There are 1049+ hotels available in Chennai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.