There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Chengam by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
4h 30m₹948–1,634Train, taxi
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tirupattur Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Tirupattur Jn to Chengamtaxi
7h₹1,279–3,835Drive 329.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Chengamcar 329.8 km
5h 11m₹3,700–5,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Chengamtaxi 329.8 km
5h 11m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Salem (SXV)plane IXM - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tirupattur Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Tirupattur Jn to Chengamtaxi
6h 37m₹8,257–26,203
Madurai (IXM) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Chengam is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Chengam is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Madurai and Chengam is 339 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Chengam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Madurai to Chengam, including transfers.
Madurai to Chengam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Chengam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Chengam is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Madurai to Chengam.
There are one+ hotels available in Chengam.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chengam, India?
SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–800 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Tirupattur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Tirupattur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,000
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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