There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
1h 56m₹6,660–9,966Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
7h 52m₹1,030–3,011Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalurbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
8h 33m₹1,348–2,938Drive 426.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennaicar 426.9 km
6h 23m₹4,820–6,962Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 426.9 km
6h 23m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
11h 39m
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Madurai and Kolathur, Chennai is 453 km. The road distance is 426.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 33m.
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur station.
Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai is 427 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Madurai to Kolathur, Chennai.
There are 1022+ hotels available in Kolathur, Chennai.