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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Chennai by plane, subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    1h 56m
    ₹5,336–8,403

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain train 12636 / ...
    7h 30m
    ₹280–2,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 30m
    ₹500–2,400

  4. Drive  455.9 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Chennaicar car 455.9 km
    6h 39m
    ₹4,422–6,388

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Chennaitaxi taxi 455.9 km
    6h 39m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  6. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    8h
    ₹833–3,591

Madurai to Chennai by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Shravan Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Chennai every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m. 36 other operators also service this route.

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