There are 7 ways to get from Melur to Chennai by plane, subway, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Madurai, subway
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway
2h 23m₹5,687–8,818Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Alandur (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Alandurbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
8h 19m₹781–2,218Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai Melur Bypass to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 12mTrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12636 / ...
8h₹795–2,808Drive 431.2 km
- Drive from Melur to Chennaicar 431.2 km
6h 18m₹4,833–6,981Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melur to Chennaitaxi 431.2 km
6h 18m₹9,500–12,000Bus to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypassbus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 41m₹6,370–8,788
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Chennai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Chennai is to fly and subway which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Melur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Melur Bypass and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Melur and Chennai is 468 km. The road distance is 431.2 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Melur to Chennai, including transfers.
Melur to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai Melur Bypass station.
Melur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Melur to Chennai is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai Melur Bypass to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 7h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Cmbt
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai Melur Bypass to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai Melur Bypass to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai Melur Bypass to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Alandur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Melur to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Melur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Chennai is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Melur to Chennai.
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